Cumbria Music Hub

21/06/2026

Developing Music in Resourced Provision

This online session with Live Music Now will discuss ways to embed creative music making within resourced provision settings
Led by Alex Lupo, a neurodivergent musician and music leader
Online on Wed 15 July 15:30-16:30
Book by email: [email protected]

20/06/2026

Cumbria Orchestra Collective: Training String Orchestra Workshop Day

Saturday 4th July 10am - 4pm
The Fratry Hall, Carlisle Cathedral

FREE for all school-aged string players in Cumbria (Beginner - Grade 3 playing level).
Experience playing as a massed string orchestra and smaller breakout chamber ensembles - with creative music specialist Asta Hodgson as visiting artist, working will all our string players for a creative music session as part of this day.
Short informal sharing session for parents and friends at 3:45pm in the Fratry Hall.
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19/06/2026

Join our Schools' Networking Event!
Hear from the Hub's Lead Schools' representatives about the work we're doing and how Cumbria Music Hub can help you.
CPD for teachers (primary & secondary) in Music Teaching
Wednesday 8 July at 3.45pm for 1 hour ONLINE. FREE.
Please click on the link to register.

19/06/2026

WYO Beginner Jazz Band
Join the Westmorland Youth Orchestra beginner jazz band with 5 free weeks of tuition. For students finishing their first year of whole class teaching up to Grade 4 level playing woodwind, brass or percussion (keyboard and drum kit players are invited too, to transfer their skills to orchestral percussion playing with the help of specialist tutors).
5th June to 3rd July 2026 (every Friday) 5.45 – 6.45pm
Castle Street Centre, 3 Castle St, Kendal LA9 7AD

18/06/2026

Westmorland Youth Orchestra: Open Evening and Taster sessions

Try out instruments and see the WYO ensembles in action.

From 5-5.45pm the tutors will be available with a range of instruments –whether you are already learning an instrument want to try another or you want to start playing an instrument.
From 5.45pm students and their families are invited to watch ensemble groups rehearsing followed by the orchestra performing at 7pm.
CASTLE STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE, 3 CASTLE STREET, KENDAL LA9 7AD

18/06/2026

🎻 Westmorland Youth Orchestra: String Workshop 🎵
Free workshop day for string players grade 2-8 with award winning string educator, Rachel Cooper.
More information: https://www.wyo.org.uk/string-workshop
28th June 2026
Stricklandgate House, Kendal 10am – 4pm

Come and join award-winning violin educator Rachel Cooper for a fun day of string playing designed for students from Grades 2–8.

18/06/2026

Singing Tips and Tricks @ BlueJam
Workshop 10am-3.30pm on Sun 28 June at Blue Jam in Penrith.
Open to teachers, parents and music leaders with creative music for children offered alongside.
Email: [email protected] to book.

11/06/2026

🎨🎵 Science, music, and computing all in one lesson!

At Temple Sowerby C of E Primary School, our KS1 pupils joined Miss Yui for a hands-on STEAM adventure, exploring how technology can turn simple drawings into musical instruments.

Using graphite, pupils created their own instruments. Learning how to use their bodies to keep their favourite colours and notes on screen.

A huge thank you to Cumbria Music Hub for making this fun learning experience possible.

Special shoutout to Playtronica for creating technology that inspires children to explore sound in new and exciting ways!

11/06/2026

29/05/2026

🚨 Funding opportunity for music education in Cumbria - 2026/27
Cumbria Music Hub's purpose is to facilitate children & young people's access to music opportunities. We are inviting Expressions of Interest from organisations and community partners to help shape next year’s programme.

We’re offering grant funding (not a tender process) to support projects that:
✅ Increase children & young peoples' access to music
✅ Support schools and teachers
✅ Develop ensembles and progression for young people
✅ Champion inclusion and SEND
✅ Provide high-quality musical experiences across Cumbria for our young residents

We’re especially keen to hear from projects reaching underserved communities or offering regular, sustained activity.
📩 To apply, email us @ [email protected] to request the EOI template
📅 Deadline: 22 June 2026

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