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Andrew Collis
Andrew is a virtuoso recorder player and has been a finalist in major competitions and performed at prestigious venues across the UK including St John’s Smith Square and the Barbican.Specialisms
- Recorder
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Ben van Weede
Qualifications: BA Mus (Hons) CNAA Dartington College of Arts, PGCE (Secondary) Bath College of HE, MEd Plymouth MarJon University. Past experience: Music director Oxford Playhouse,Specialisms
- Folk Fiddle
- Music technology /production
- Music theory
- Song-writing/composition
- Viola
- Violin
- Whistle
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Claire Hindle
I studied for my BA Hons music degree at Dartington College of Arts in the 1980’s . I then went on to study flute performanceSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Oboe
- Piano/Keyboard
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Individual lessons
Elfyn Jones
Dr Elfyn Jones was brought up in a Welsh-speaking family in North Wales. He is a composer, opera maker, sound designer and music educator. HeSpecialisms
- Piano/Keyboard
- Song-writing/composition
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Emma Nottage
I have been a qualified primary school teacher in Devon for over twenty years and alongside this a private music tutor. I now offer one-to-oneSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Cornet
- French Horn
- Guitar (Classical)
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Jazz Piano
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Violin
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Gabi Mills
Building upon 12 years experience teaching young children from 0-8 years as a Montessori class teacher, I am now in my third year of teachingSpecialisms
- Piano/Keyboard
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
Guido Balbo di Vinadio
I began my study of Cello as a young child in Rome, Italy where I am from.Specialisms
- Cello
- Inclusive music
- Music theory
- Music Therapy
Teaching types
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Harriet Oakley
Harriet Oakley is a professional singer, conductor and singing teacher. Since moving to Devon in 2019, she spends the majority of her time teaching asSpecialisms
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Hesther Somerville ALCM CTABRSM
I have been teaching flute and recorders to children, teenagers, and adults for 30 years, from complete beginners through to grade 8. I hold GradeSpecialisms
- Flute
- Recorder
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
Jade Gall FTCL MA
Experienced in pop, classical and jazz fields, she has performed alongside top-class musicians from around the world, including: Allison Adams Tucker, Claire Martin, Clare Teal,Specialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Jazz Improvisation
- Recorder
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
Jo Lihou
I’m a fully qualified Music teacher and Musician. I hold a BA(hons) Music degree from Cardiff, a Masters in Creative Arts in Education (Distinction) fromSpecialisms
- Music theory
- Violin
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Suzuki
Joe Lannon
I have been playing guitar for many years and have been a professional guitar teacher and tutor since 2006. I am a qualified secondary schoolSpecialisms
- Electric Bass
- Guitar (Classical)
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Music theory
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Workshops
Joss Kidd
✔️- Secondary school music teacher for 20+ years. ✔️ – I hold a PGCE in music ✔️ – Enhanced DBS checked. ✔️- I teach inSpecialisms
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Jazz Improvisation
- Music technology /production
- Music theory
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Justin Fellows
DRUM TEACHER AND DRUM WORKSHOP FACILITATOR Over 20 years professional experience as a teacher and facilitator in a wide range of settings including: primary andSpecialisms
- Drum Kit
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Kip Pratt
I am a violin, ukulele, recorder, pitched percussion, singing teacher and music workshop leader. I have an MA in Music Education and used to workSpecialisms
- Folk Fiddle
- Inclusive music
- Music theory
- Percussion (Tuned)
- Recorder
- Song-writing/composition
- Ukulele
- Violin
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Lindsay Braga
A professional, classical violinist who specialises in orchestral playing and chamber music. A committed and experienced violin teacher with training in Suzuki, Kodaly and theSpecialisms
- Violin
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Suzuki
Lisa Wall
I am a fully qualified teacher and have been teaching for 30 years, 15 as a primary school class teacher and the rest as aSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Cornet
- Flugelhorn
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Tenor Horn
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Lynn Davidoff
I am a Canadian music educator who has moved to the Exeter area. I have a DBS, the right to work in the UK, amSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Early Years Music
- Flute
- Music technology /production
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Mark Farrin
I hold a music degree from Dartington College of Arts and also studied at Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands. I am a member of theSpecialisms
- Electric Bass
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Inclusive music
- Jazz Improvisation
- Music technology /production
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Song-writing/composition
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Mark Richards
Personal Details Name: Mark Richards Address: 1 Southview Avenue Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 5AB Telephone: Work: 0118 918 7320 Mobile: 07725 214722 Fax: Work: 0118Specialisms
- Music theory
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
Matt Butlin
Over 25years experience teaching throughout Torbay and Devon I have set up percussion ensembles in schools, taught African drumming, samba and bucket drumming to wholeSpecialisms
- Drum Kit
- Percussion (Orchestral Unpitched /Timpani)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Workshops
Miles Maguire
Miles was the Co-Principal Trumpet with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for over ten years. He then free-lanced in London for many years playing with theSpecialisms
- Cornet
- Flugelhorn
- Jazz Improvisation
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
Nicholas Bryant
I have been a professional pianist and violist with the Collaborative Orchestra, best known for reaching the semifinals of Britain's Got Talent in 2016 and I come from a teaching position at St David's primary in West Wickham, London.Specialisms
- Cello
- Guitar (Classical)
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
- Voice (Pop /Jazz)
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Robin Alexander
I am a 26 year old drummer from the Newton Abbot area of Devon. I started playing drums in 2007 and had lessons with ColinSpecialisms
- Drum Kit
- Music technology /production
- Music theory
- Percussion (Orchestral Unpitched /Timpani)
- Percussion (Tuned)
Teaching types
- Individual lessons
Rose Sage B.A. (Hons) MEd PGCE Dip ABRSM
I studied music, specialising in flute performance and teaching, at Dartington College of Arts in the 1980s. I also gained my PGCE in primary teachingSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Rosie Davies
Rosie Davies (BMus, DipABRSM, LRSM) was raised in a very musical environment, her father was a professional violinist and her mum was a violin teacherSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Music theory
- Oboe
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Violin
- Voice (Classical)
- Voice (Musical Theatre)
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Ruth Molins
I have taught flute for 20 years, my first job was the director of East Devon music centre flute choir, aged 17! Since then, ISpecialisms
- Flute
- Music theory
- Recorder
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
- Supporting those with additional needs
- Workshops
Sophie Jesson
I have over twenty years teaching experience, teaching in private and state schools and running my own private teaching practice. I teach all ages andSpecialisms
- Violin
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
Steve Buckley
I have over thirty years of experience working as both a performer and music educator at a high professional level. For the last five yearsSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Jazz Improvisation
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Whistle
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Workshops
Steve Wiltshire
Touring Soloist with 20 years teaching experience for all ages, school and private tuition. All Saxophones, Clarinets and Flutes plus Recorder.Specialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Recorder
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Individual lessons
Svaja Radvila
I am a professional music teacher and performer working with children of all ages and abilities in one to one, small groups or whole classSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Music theory
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
Teaching types
- Curriculum Music
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Tiggy Saint
I have been teaching piano and violin/fiddle for many years. I am currently teaching curriculum music in a primary school as well as private lessonSpecialisms
- Folk Fiddle
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Violin
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Individual lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Tom Deam
Dartington College of Arts – BA Hons Music Rolle School of Education – PGCE Secondary Music – QTS ABRSM – Dip ABRSM ViolinI am aSpecialisms
- Viola
- Violin
Teaching types
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
West Country School Music
West Country School Music is a small collective of peripatetic instrumental teachers located in East Devon since 2012. We currently mainly visit primary schools whereSpecialisms
- Clarinet
- Cornet
- Flute
- Guitar (Classical)
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Piano/Keyboard
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Small group lessons
William Barnardo
I am a musician, performer, teacher, and workshop leader with over 15 years of professional experience. I have lead, rehearsed and played in a groupSpecialisms
- Guitar (Pop /Rock /Jazz)
- Music theory
- Percussion (Tuned)
- Piano/Keyboard
- Song-writing/composition
Teaching types
- Adult Learning
- Ensembles/group music-making
- Individual lessons
- Large group lessons
- Small group lessons
- Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
- Workshops
Music Centres and Ensembles in South Hams
Bushell Youth Community Orchestra
Bushell Youth Community Orchestra is an exciting youth orchestra for all young musicians in Newton Abbot and Teignbridge.
| Where | Newton Abbot |
| Who | Aged 8 and above |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Dartmoor Strings
Dartmoor Strings is a youth string ensemble for ages 10-18, Grades 4-8+. Run by string specialists, we meet on two Saturday afternoons each term in Ashburton from 2-4.30pm. Music and videos are sent in advance of each session to help you prepare and feel confident. Our aim is to help you develop your sight-reading, confidence, listening, performance skills, technique and have fun making music and friends in an encouraging atmosphere.
| Where | Ashburton |
| Who | Young people aged 10-18 |
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Lindsay Braga at
theviolinden@gmail.com
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| Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Dartmouth Music Centre from Moor to Sea Music Collective
Fridays after school until 5pm at Dartmouth Academy. Drop in or stay as long as you like. You don’t have to play an instrument already – We’ll be working across all levels from beginner to more experienced musician. You can bring your own instrument to the session or use ours. We have a wide range of instruments to try, including electronic instruments, saxophones, clarinets, guitars, bass, unusual percussion and drums. We will expand the range of instruments on offer in response to the interests of the young people.
| Where | Dartmouth |
| Who | Sessions are currently for Year 6 and up, with leading opportunities for older years. |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Twitter |
Drum Devon
Come and discover the vast and wonderful world of world roots drumming with Drum Devon. Immerse yourself in rhythm in these super-fun, interactive and accessible drumming workshops. Explore rhythms of the world, including from West Africa, South American and the Caribbean.
As well as term-time evening classes, we also run one-off taster sessions and personal/social wellbeing courses for the Devon Recovery Learning Community. Check the Drum Devon website for more info.
| Where | Marldon, Brixham, Paignton, Teignmouth and Kingsbridge |
| Who | 8 and above - no experience necessary |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Ivybridge Music Centre
Ivybridge Music Centre offers a range of musical opportunities: Ivybridge Junior Orchestra, individual and group tuition and senior college ensembles.
| Where | Ivybridge |
| Who | Students attending our feeder primary schools and young musicians in the community. |
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musiccentre@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk
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Jam Buddies (The Turning Tides Project)
Accessible weekly Band meeting, music-making, song writing and musical exploration.
| Where | South Devon |
| Who | Open to all |
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Jamming Station
Jamming Station is a hub where artists can connect and grow creatively through crafting ideas, making music and performing.
| Where | Totnes |
| Who | Aged 13–21yrs |
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Saturday Morning Music (SaMM)
An inclusive organisation offering children of all ages and musical abilities the opportunity to enjoy making music with others in a wide variety of ensemble workshops.
| Where | Totnes |
| Who | Ages 4 to 18. |
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Sound Communities
Sound Communities works with disadvantaged young people in music production, DJing, lyric writing, rap and broadcasting. Young people work towards producing music videos, podcasts, releasing their own music digitally or events to allow their voices to be heard on bigger platforms. Rehearsals take place at 52A Hyde Road, Paignton TQ4 5BY. Located in Paignton (but also offering outreach sessions through their mobile Broadcasting Bus), they are equipped with a recording studio, broadcasting studio and workshop space alongside the latest digital tech.
| Where | Torbay |
| Who | Aged 11-25 |
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More information at
info@soundcommunities.co.uk
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South Dartmoor Primary Music Centre
Weekly Music Centre for children in years 4 - 6 attending primary schools in the South Dartmoor Community College catchment area, who play or want to learn an orchestral instrument. Open to children outside the area subject to available spaces. Junior Orchestra and musicianship is free to join. Group lessons in Violin, Trumpet and Clarinet are on offer at a subsidized rate.
| Where | South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton |
| Who | Children in years 4 - 6 |
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For more information at
primarymusic@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk
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South Devon Youth Jazz
The South Devon Youth Jazz project provides a pathway for the emerging musician into the world of jazz and improvisation. Its aim is to provide the young musicians of South Devon with an opportunity to play jazz together in a fun and encouraging environment.
| Where | Totnes |
| Who | No minimum standard, but estimate that students need to be able to read music to a reasonable extent and be approximately a Grade 2 technical standard on their instrument (but no need to have taken exams). |
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info@sdyj.co.uk
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South West Music School
South West Music School offers music development and collaboration activities for talented young musicians aged 8-16. Our programmes are cross genre/cross instrumentation and are delivered across the South West region. They include 1-2-1 local mentoring, day workshops and residential weeks during the holidays. As a Centre of Advanced Training for the Music and Dance scheme we offer grants based on eligibility.
The Big Friendly Street-Band
Beginner & Intermediate
The big Friendly Street-Band is performing live happy street music from all over the world, by heart and with some movements.
Composed by wind instruments, drums, and any other acoustic portable instrument. We do some theatre and choreography experiments as well as music and improvisation during the rehearsals.
| Where | Newton Ferrers |
| Who | any musicians from Y2 to Year 12 |
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Vincent Touret at
vincentourix@orange.fr
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Torbay and South Devon Music Centre
Torbay and South Devon Music Centre provides the opportunity for musicians to enjoy playing instruments and improve musical skills by performing together. Orchestras and bands are led by experienced musicians and there are opportunities to try new and endangered instruments and to play in concerts as well as weekly rehearsals.
| Where | Torquay |
| Who | There are groups for players of all standards and all ages, though our focus is on the under 25s. |
| Web | Visit us on Twitter |
Ungroup from Moor to Sea Music Collective
Are you a young person who likes the idea of being in a band, but not sure where to start? Want to make music with others, but not face to face? Are you a fabulous musician keen to collaborate and experiment? A vocalist or songwriter looking to work with others? An aspiring producer or beatmaker wanting to influence? Come & build a musical UnGroup with us.
| Where | Sign up through the website and then Bandlab Edu. |
| Who | Free and open to all young people. |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Twitter |
We Need Music CIC
We Need Music offers inclusive music making and interactive listening opportunities aimed at connecting people; enabling creativity; and building self esteem and confidence. Current opportunities include a Young Carers music making project, Lullabubbas music groups for 0-5 year olds, school and nursery music workshops and special events such as Open Mic nights for young people, pop up singing circles and percussion workshops within community settings.
| Where | Torbay and South Hams |
| Who | Infants, children, young people and adults of all ages. No experience necessary. |
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Info at
info@weneedmusic.org
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County Groups
Devon County Junior Choirs
The Devon County Junior Choir is Exeter Cathedral’s Junior Choir for singers in years 4-8. The Junior Choir, directed by Andrew Downton, receives high quality musical training and the opportunity to perform in a wide range of musical styles. As part of the Junior Choir singers have access to exciting performance opportunities. Recent performances have included singing alongside the English Touring Opera, Exeter Philharmonic Choir and classic rock legends Jethro Tull.
| Where | Exeter |
| Who | Boys and girls aged 7 to 13 (DCJC) and girls aged 13 – 18 and boys with unchanged voices aged 13 and above (Schola Exe). |
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Devon County Youth Brass Band
Devon County Youth Brass Band gives young brass and percussion players from across Devon the opportunity to learn and perform traditional and contemporary brass band music with people of their own age – regular gathering days, performance opportunities and residential courses.
| Where | Okehampton |
| Who | No auditions, open to intermediate and advanced level young musicians from Grade 3-8+ ability. |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Devon Youth Chamber Brass
The Devon Youth Chamber Brass ensemble is a new Devon-wide group for all brass players of approximately Grade 5 standard and above to give students the opportunity of higher level chamber brass ensemble performance experience with like-minded individuals, with a mix of traditional repertoire and popular arrangements.
| Where | Totnes |
| Who | Brass players of approximately Grade 4 standard and above. |
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Sam Massey at
sam@sammasseymusic.com
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Devon Youth Choir
Take your singing to the next level with Devon Youth Choir! Devon Youth Choir is aimed at young singers aged 11-18 from across Devon and Torbay. Our expert vocal practitioners Elfyn Jones and Anthony Chamberlain will be delivering workshops in local schools and establishing regular gathering days for young singers in venues across the region. Sign up now to get involved - a parental contribution of £30 per term applies.
2024-2025 Academic year gathering days are as follows from 10am-4pm:
21st September 2024
12th October 2024
9th November 2024
25th November 2024 Come Sing With....
6th December 2024 Gabrieli Roar Project
7th December 2024 Carols at Christmas
4th January 2025
25th January 2025
8th February 2025
17th-19th February 2025 Residential
8th March 2025
29th March 2025
26th April 2025
10th May 2025
17th May 2025 County Show
7th June 2025
28th June 2025
12th July 2025 New Creation
| Where | Exeter School, Manston Terrace, Exeter EX2 4NP |
| Who | Young singers aged 11-18 |
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musiceducationhub@devon.gov.uk
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Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra
Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra is the place to learn jazz in Devon – regular gathering days, performance opportunities, residential courses and international tours.
| Where | Exeter |
| Who | Intermediate and advanced level young musicians from Grade 4-8+ ability. Sit in with the band at the first rehearsal in September, auditions for instruments with limited places. |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Devon Youth Orchestras
Experience playing in a full orchestra in a safe and encouraging environment, exploring a wide range of styles with expert instrumental coaching through regular gathering days, performance opportunities and residential courses.
| Where | Exeter |
| Who | Devon Youth Concert and Symphony Orchestras provide opportunities for intermediate and advanced level young musicians from Grade 4-8+ ability. |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Devon Youth Wind Orchestra
Symphonic wind orchestra for young musicians across Devon – regular gathering days, performance opportunities, residential courses and international tours.
| Where | Budleigh Salterton |
| Who | Intermediate and advanced level young musicians from Grade 4-8+ ability. |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook |
Wren Music Devon Youth Folk Ensemble
Wren Music Devon Youth Folk Ensemble is an opportunity for young singers and instrumentalists to learn and perform folk and roots music from different cultures all over the world, with expert tuition from professional leaders, write new songs and arrangements, perform live and record an album.
| Where | Exeter |
| Who | No auditions and you don't need to read music! Instrumentalists should be an intermediate level of ability on their instruments, no entry requirements for singers. |
| Web | Visit us on Facebook |
