News

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented enormous challenges across all aspects of education.

We are confident that the challenges we face in relation to the provision of a consistent and continuous service can be met in 2021/22.

The EA City of Belfast School of Music were delighted to be able to run their Summer Strings Course this year from the 26th -29th July in the lovely surroundings of Dominican College Fortwilliam Park.

Over 40 young musicians from North Eastern Youth Orchestra and Youth Concert Band have joined forces to produce a super performance of Elmer Bernstein’s Magnificent Seven

The Music Service has enjoyed many exciting and creative events with our friends at the Ulster Orchestra this year.

24th June 2021

The Music Service is really excited for our double reed workshop with Greg Topping and Christopher Blake from the Ulster Orchestra.

Our oboe and bassoon students are sure to be inspired with catchy tunes and excellent tips on performance & technique.

*Please note this event is now fully booked - look out for future events next academic year!

The City of Belfast Youth Orchestra (CBYO) switched weekly Saturday rehearsals onto Microsoft Teams and divided the Orchestra into smaller Chamber Ensembles, CB and YO, for the recording of two iconic chamber music pieces.

150 young musicians from Bangor, Down, Lisburn and Castlereagh have have joined forces to produce an online concert

The Wellerman Sea Shanty performed by the CBSM Junior Online Sinfonia during their Easter Course

Members of the City of Belfast Youth Orchestra have been raising money for Brass for Africa, a music education project in Uganda.

Following a meeting with the Public Health Agency to review our updated guidance and risk assessments, it has now been agreed that woodwind and brass tuition can recommence, along with strings, percussion and keyboard.