EA Music Service

The home for music education in Northern Ireland.

We bring together all the musical learning opportunities provided by Education Authority Music Service into one place. 

In 2023/24 we were involved with

Students

23811

Ensembles

59

Schools

671

Tutors

268

EA Music Service

The home for music education in Northern Ireland.

We bring together all the musical learning opportunities provided by Education Authority Music Service into one place. 

Our aim is to make it easy for children, young people, parents and carers, teachers and schools to find great ways to make music and develop their skills.

Find out more about our services and how we are organised.

Latest News

City of Belfast Youth Orchestra celebrate 70th anniversary

17 June 2025

EA Music’s City of Belfast Youth Orchestra (CBYO) celebrate 70 years with their end-of-year concert at the Ulster Hall, attended by world-renowned flute virtuoso Sir James Galway.

City of Belfast Youth Orchestra's (CBYO) 'Chamber Serenade' at Parliament Buildings

21 May 2025

The City of Belfast Youth Orchestra (CBYO) marks its 70th Anniversary with "Chamber Serenade" at Parliament Buildings.

Upcoming Events

Music Service Events

A comprehensive list of all Music Service orchestra, band and ensemble activities can be found here.

Read our articles on some of the most recent concerts and events.

A full concert schedule will be listed in due course.

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