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In-Tune – our newsletter for young musicians and parents

In-Tune, our e-newsletter, keeping parents and young musicians in-tune and up-to-date with opportunities from Essex Music Service and also nationally.

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In-Tune – March 2026 – Essex ActivAte bookings open and upcoming concerts.

In-Tune – January 2026  – Musical Theatre taster sessions, Youth voice and leadership – have your say and Children’s Mental Health Week.

In-Tune – November 2025 – looking forward to Christmas music making, Big Band, Bebop and Baubles, junior music programmes in Colchester and Benfleet, how to help your child practice for music lessons and much more!