Durham Music is delighted to be joining forces with Make Music Day once more. Our 'Big Play' is all about celebrating everyday music making; in the classroom, playground, practice room, concert hall, venue, home and much much more!
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In 2021 18000 young people from Durham and Darlington made music for and in 2024 we want to break records with over 20, 000 musician- we know we can do it!
Partnership is the name of game for Big Play 24. We are already proud to be working with following organisations to give Big Play, BIG impact!
Royal Opera House: Darlington Hippodrome and Schools Performance
Make Music Day UK: Live streaming events from across Durham and Darlington
Charanga: Award winning Music Resources platform. Easy access for partner schools to Big Play Resources 24
Durham County Council Early Years Team: Our first EVERY Mini Big Play. Fantastic Fun for the Under 5s
Music at the Heart of Teesdale:
Big Rock and Pop at New College Durham
Big Play at Beamish Museum
The Big North East Sing and Sign.
DMS Stars Showcase Event at GLOW Newton Aycliffe
Durham Music Young Musician of the Year Competition
Durham Music Alumni Celebration
However, what makes Big Play so special our Big Play schools' events! Every school can take part in whatever way they would like to-it is just about celebrating music!
School concerts
Classroom performances
Talent Shows
Recorded performances
Everything counts,
Durham Music Service is very excited to announce that we will be holding a DMS Big Play Showcase this term. Read more
Durham Music Services and New College are teaming up to wrap up the incredible journey of our secondary school bands. After months of dedicated preparation with Durham Music Staff, it all comes together in a thrilling day-long workshop and concert as part of the Big Play celebration. Don’t miss the live stream of this spectacular showcase of young talent! Read more
Join us this Summer for the Mini Big Play streaming live into your settings to deliver a fun and interactive music session for children in EYFS. Read more
Join us for a Singing Workshop with amazing singer/songwriter Al Start from GoKidMusic. We’re very excited to be working with Al, the DMS band and 100’s of children from across the Northeast in a celebration of singing and signing. Raising the roof on Make Music Day 2024!! Read more
Pupils from Durham Music Service are going on tour and taking over the Band Stand and Welfare Hall. Read more
Durham Music is thrilled to announce that the Young Musician of the Year competition is back again. Read more