Dorset County Council

Dorset Music Service is a traded services arm of Dorset County Council. The county council and its members have a strong commitment to the opportunities provided by music and the arts across Dorset. Dorset Music Service sits in the Learning and School Improvement strand of the council, led by John England. We work alongside a whole host of services for young people in and out of schools to collectively deliver services that meet the needs of Dorset's young people.

Dorset County Council is improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future.

Voiceworks

Once the musical curriculum and vocal arm for Children's Services, Voiceworks runs key Continuing Professional Development training (CPD), workshop sessions and provides Creative Curriculum links and projects via their resource Dorset Music Works.

Now in its eleventh year it is providing support and services independently of Dorset County Council. The Voiceworks Team are commissioned by the Dorset Music Service to deliver services to schools and are also available to provide for schools music projects, curriculum, and vocal needs, both for pupils and staff.

DepARTure Arts

DepARTure is Dorset County Council's arts-in-education agency, based in the Learning and School Improvement section of Children's Services. DepARTure is a partner of the South West Arts Education Partnership which encourages schools to experience as wide a range of arts projects as possible.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Dorset Youth Orchestra has strong connections with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's 'Kokoro', its contemporary music ensemble. The title 'Kokoro' comes from the Japanese word meaning 'heart', and the group comprises both players from the BSO and freelance musicians committed to performing 20th century and contemporary ensemble music. Founded in 1994 by Kevin Field, a former member of the BSO, 'Kokoro' has also been closely associated with Mark Forkgen who was appointed the ensemble's Principal Conductor and Artistic Adviser in September 2002. Mark Forkgen is the Principal Conductor of the Dorset Youth Orchestra.  Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new window)

The Richard Ely Trust

The Richard Ely Trust for Young Musicians was set up to support young people who wish to pursue an interest in music. One way in which they do this is by giving grants towards the expenses of young people who are engaged in musical studies and activities and are suffering financial hardship. Examples of such expenses would include instrumental or vocal tuition, attendance on a course of study, membership of a performing group, and the purchase and maintenance of an instrument. Please visit  the website (opens in a new window) for details of how to apply.

Bournemouth Airport

Dorset Music Service was delighted to be supported by the Manchester Airport Group in 2008 in funding a performance at the Royal Albert Hall for Dorset's young musicians. Funding has since continued to support the many performance opportunities Dorset Music Service offers. Manchester Airport Group is committed to investing in the arts, enriching the arts and culture in the regions in which it operates. They believe that a thieving theatre and arts scene help support tourism and inward investment. Since the arts sponsorship programme began more than £8 million has been allocated to arts sponsorship projects. Their approach has been to support a range of schemes from high profile organisations to small community initiatives and to promote art forms to those who would not normally have access to them.  Please visit Bournemouth Airport (opens in a new window)  website.

Soundstorm

Soundstorm is Poole and Bournemouth's arts development agency led by Dan Somogyi.  Founded in 2002 to develop innovative, exciting and diverse musical opportunities for young people and the wider community in the region.  Further details can be obtained on their  website (opens in a new window) .

The Light Cavalry Band

The Light Cavalry is one of only two Royal Armoured Corps bands in the Corps of Army Music, and is based in Bovington, Dorset.  Formed in 2006 as an amalgamation of the Band of the Royal Lancers and the Hussars and Light Dragoons Band, The Light Cavalry Band's primary role is to provide musical support to the historic regiments to which it has the honour to be affiliated.  In addition to this the band travels extensively, providing quality musical entertainment to military and civilian audiences alike.  Recent tours have included Brunei, Canada, Germany, France and the Falkland Islands.
For details of our upcoming concerts or to find out more about a career in Army Music, visit their  website (opens in a new window) .  Dorset Music Service is delighted to have the support of The Light Cavalry Band and is looking forward to some joint ventures.