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Perrott Hill Community Art & Orchestral Morning – Saturday 28 February, 0840-1300

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13 February, 2026

Perrott Hill are holding an exciting morning of music making! They would like to invite you to join them at Perrott Hill (TA18 7SL) for an exciting morning of music making! On Saturday 28 February, they will gather a community…

Tea-Time CPD Sessions

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12 February, 2026

We are delighted to invite you to a brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions, for Spring term 2, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of…

Somerset & Dorset Schools Choir Competition 25/26

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2 February, 2026

Choir competition – save the date! The choir competition is back for 2026. Don’t miss your chance to make some brilliant music AND win some money for your school to put towards your music budget so you can make even more music together!…

Sound of the Streets – Street Band Workshop, Saturday 31st January, 10am-11am and 11.20am-12.20pm

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26 January, 2026

Sound of the Streets – Street Band Workshop Saturday 31st January, 10am-11am and 11.20am-12.20pm At Guildhall Young Artists Taunton, at Wellington School, Wellington    A free opportunity for all young players of brass, wind and drums (ideally Grade 3+) to…

Cory Band – Concert & Workshop – Sunday 15th February, St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater

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9 January, 2026

CONCERT & WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT Cory Band Brass Ensemble St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater Sunday 15th February Workshop – suitable for grade 5 plus – 3pm – £10 Sign-up for this immersive workshop experience with the Cory Ensemble and Philip Harper where…

Wind Ensemble Skills Day – Sunday 1st March, Wells Cathedral School

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9 January, 2026

We are getting excited for our Wind Ensemble Skills Day on Sunday 1st March! Open to under 18’s of all abilities (grade 3+ recommended) on clarinet, flute, saxophone, horn, oboe, bassoon and recorder. We will be joined by our amazing…

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra KS1 Concert – 30 April

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17 December, 2025

Please find below details about a free exciting opportunity for KS1 pupils, not to be missed!   BSO KS1 Schools Concert 2026 Join us for an exciting free concert with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO). Designed especially for a KS1 audience,…

Community Musician Shout Out

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17 December, 2025

Actiontrack Performance Company are currently looking for a Community Musician.  If you are interested please contact action.track@btconnect.com  

Highbridge Festival of the Arts 2026

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17 December, 2025

 

Somerset Schools Choir Competition

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10 December, 2025

SAVE the DATE! We are delighted to be holding the Schools Choir Competition again this year. The closing date for the competition is Monday June 15 at 5pm. BUT you can record your two entries at any time.  If you…

Teaching Opportunity with Somerset Music

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20 October, 2025

Somerset Music is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic brass teacher to deliver high-quality whole-class brass tuition in schools across the Minehead area of Somerset. Currently a day of work. 📅 Start Date: January 2026 📆 Duration: Two terms (Spring &…

Lead Schools for Somerset

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9 October, 2025

We’re delighted to share some exciting news with you — the Octagon Music Hub now has Lead Schools for Music! In Somerset they are: Strode College Kingsmead School and Sixth Form Holyrood Academy The Castle School West Pennard C of…

WOW Fest – Wells Orchestral Weekend

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23 September, 2025

     

Bridgwater Singing Festival 2025

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18 July, 2025

On Monday 14th July and Tuesday 15th July the Bridgwater Singing Festivals took place at The McMillan Theatre. Primary Schools, Robert Blake Secondary School and Bridgwater FE College took to the stage to share in an evening of song. The…

Anne Higgs

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10 April, 2025

We are very sorry to let you know that Anne Higgs has sadly passed away. Anne was a much loved partner and music teacher of the Cheddar Valley and beyond; she was a co-founder of The Cheddar Valley Music Club (CVMC)…

Live Music Tour – Strings Team

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13 January, 2025

The Somerset Music strings team had a day out in South Somerset performing the musical story of Billy Goats Gruff to children at locals schools. Tatworth Primary School “We had an exciting start to the term with three members of…

Somerset & Dorset Schools Choir Competition 24/25

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3 December, 2024

Jackdaws, Somerset Music, and Dorset Music Service, on behalf of the Octagon Music Hub are pleased to announce the Somerset & Dorset Schools Choir Competition 24/25 : Do you have a choir in your school? Here’s your chance to make some brilliant…

Milverton Concert Society New Season 2023/24

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11 August, 2023

Young Musician’s concert and canapés 6pm (AGM 5pm) Friday 1 September St Michael’s Church Milverton Please join us for a delightful concert of music showcasing the Taunton Junior Young Musician and Taunton Young Musician 2023 finalists. The evening will begin with a…