Essex Music Service is part of Essex County Council, the Hub Lead Organisation for Greater Essex Music Hub.
We strive to improve opportunities for young people.
❓What’s a Community Music Centre and can my child join one?Our Community Music Centres are local, out-of-school-hours centres offering a variety of opportunities including 1:1 tuition and group sessions and yes your child can join! Children have the opportunity to perform together and participate in concerts.We have centres across the county for a variety of ages and abilities – details in comments. ... See MoreSee Less
This #StressAwarenessMonth we wanted to share a reminder of the power that music has on our mood and wellbeing. Many of us relax listening to music and the same can be true for our children and young people. 🎹 🎵🎙️ Listening to music, playing an instrument or singing can all help with relaxation, regulating emotions, motivation, study and sleep. 👉 Want to explore music opportunities for your child? Find out what’s available locally and see for yourself how getting involved in music could support their wellbeing. www.essexmusicservice.org.uk/... See MoreSee Less
Meet Max Wheeler at the Greater Essex Music Conference 2026! If you want to better understand the power of music technology in your classroom, you won’t want to miss Max Wheeler’s inspiring session. Learn practical techniques to help students improve the clarity, balance, and overall impact of their compositions. Max is a producer and DJ who regularly delivers CPD and training on Music Technology and Engagement and Inclusion. Max Wheeler - Charanga Join us at the conference for: ✨ A choice of practical workshops ✨ Inspiring keynote speakers ✨Marketplace for networking with our Music Hub partners Thursday 9 July 2026, Chelmsford. Open to all primary, secondary & SEND music teachers Find out more and book a place on the conference. www.greateressexmusichub.org.uk/site/greater-essex-music-hub-curriculum-conference-2026/... See MoreSee Less
Creativity starts young. This #WorldInnovationAndCreativityDay, we’re celebrating how music education helps children imagine, innovate, and express who they are—one note at a time. 🎶✨#MusicinEssex ... See MoreSee Less
Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Brass Ensemble free concert (Chelmsford, 1 April 2026)
Wed 18 March 2026
Hear our Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Brass Ensemble in concert in Chelmsford For further details on this concert, please contact Beverley Heard, Music Ensembles Lead Officer, telephone 0333 013 8953 or email: musichub@essex.gov.uk
Essex Youth Orchestra & Essex Young People’s Orchestra in concert! (Saffron Hall, 12 April 2026)
Wed 18 March 2026
Come and hear EYPO perform a great programme of popular classics followed by EYO performing extracts from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suites, and Sibelius’ uplighting piece Karelia Suite.
Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra perform in Southend (Saturday 21 March 2026)
Wed 18 March 2026
Hear our talented Youth Jazz Orchestra in concert! Led by their Assistant Director, Tom Jiggins, the young musicians are excited to share new music with an audience and show that live music has well and truly