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Term Dates

Group Term Dates

All groups will run on the following dates (unless notified otherwise)

AUTUMN TERM  September 2025 -  December 2025

SPRING TERM -  January 2026 - 22nd March 2026

SUMMER TERM  -  April 2026 - July 2026

For up-to-date school term dates and holidays click here. [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/termdates]

Music Groups

Music Groups

We also run many musical groups across the city and at the Albany Theatre.

If your child is interested in joining any of our groups please contact us or sign up. [http://ukcoventrymusic.speedadmin.dk/registration#/]

Guide to how to complete the registration form [https://www.coventrymusichub.co.uk/downloads/download/18/parent-information-and-letters]

Everyone is welcome, you don't have to attend the school or venue the group is being hosted at.

Full range of musical groups [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventrymusichub/groups-choirs?categoryId=3] 

Payment for all of our groups (except for free ones) is paid termly. You can pay using the following link. https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/en/service/coventry_Music___Termly_online_payments [https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/en/service/coventry_Music___Termly_online_payments]

Once payment has been made your child will be added to the group register and can start attending. Please note that payment is for one full term, regardless of start date and refunds will not be given for part terms.

If you can't find a group that suits you and you don't mind travelling a little further then you can find all the groups run across the whole hub area here [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/what-we-do/hub-music-groups/2]

Singing

If you like singing then visit our groups page [https://www.coventrymusichub.co.uk/directory/1/groups/category/10] to find out about choirs we currenly run. We currently have sevral beginner sparks! choirs running across the city.

We also sometimes run holiday pop-up choirs and regularly perform at events across the city.

We support singing in schools and regularly invite school choirs to take part in Coventry Music events.

Our partners at Armonico Consort also offer support for all Coventry schools. They also offer run the AC Academy, Cathedral Chorus and Warwickshire Choristers (boys choir) in the area. Visit their website below for more information.

Please visit our partners for more information.

• Armonico Consort [https://www.armonico.org.uk/]
• AC Academy [https://www.armonico.org.uk/ac-academy/what-we-do/after-school-choirs/]
• Coventry Cathedral Chorus [http://www.coventrycathedralchorus.com/]
• Warwickshire Choristers [http://www.choristers.org/]

A-Level, Further Education, Exams and Career Information

Exams

Speak to your music teacher for more information about music exams, or visit the following links for more information

• ABRSM [https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-booking/]
• Trinity College [https://musicbooking.trinitycollege.co.uk/OEWeb/loadExamDtl.do]
• Rock School [https://www.rslawards.com/music/graded-music-exam]
• The Music Teachers’ Board [https://www.mtbexams.com/]
   

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Further education

Here is a list of possible schools and colleges in the local area who may be offering music further education courses. Please check the individual schools to confirm the current offer. Course are subject to change and not all schools will be able run course each year.

Caludon Castle [https://www.caludoncastle.co.uk/sixth-form/about-the-sixth-form/]

BTEC Music Performance

Barrs Hill School [https://www.barrshill.coventry.sch.uk/post16select/]

A-level Music

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College [https://bluecoatschool.com/sixth-form/]

A-level Music and A-level Music Technology

Ernesford Grange Academy [https://www.egacademy.org.uk/post-16/]

Music Practioner Vocational Qualification

Finham Park [https://www.finhampark.co.uk/sixth-form]

A-level Music

Foxford Community School [https://www.foxfordschool.co.uk/sixth-form/]

BTEC Music

Lyng Hall [https://www.lynghallschool.co.uk/sixth-form]

BTEC Music technology

Stoke Park School

Music RSL

The Westwood Academy [https://www.thewestwoodacademy.co.uk/546/welcome-1]

GCSE Music and BTEC Music Technology #

West Coventry Academy [https://westcoventry.atlp.org.uk/sixth-form/]

RSL Music Performance & RSL Music technology

BOA Academy [https://www.boa-academy.co.uk/post-16]

 

Birmingham Ormiston Academy is a state-funded 14-19 academy specialising in Creative, Digital and Performing Arts. BOA is sponsored by Ormiston Trust and Birmingham City University. The academy opened in September 2011 in a brand-new landmark building, located at the hub of the digital and creative industries in the West Midlands. It has superb facilities for academic, vocational and extra-curricular activities.

Open days are held in October for applications for the following academic year. Applications close in January for the following September, with aptitude tests held in February.

Key Stage 4 Music [https://www.boa-academy.co.uk/key-stage-4]

The BTEC Level 2 TECH Award is an intensive and exciting 2 year course, delivered by highly qualified teaching staff who specialise in a wide variety of areas within the music industry. You will study a range of units reflecting the nature of the music industry in the 21st century. These include Performance, Song-writing and Music Technology units, together with an exploration of careers within the music industry.

Post 16 Music [https://www.boa-academy.co.uk/post-16]

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music is an intensive and exciting 2-year course, delivered by highly-qualified teaching staff.

This qualification has a strong practical basis giving students the opportunity to develop their personal potential and acquire a wide range of practical skills which will support further study or entry into employment in relevant industries. The course makes extensive use of BOA’s excellent resources including a recital room, 11 practice rooms and a Recording Studio. This is a specialist programme and is aimed at students who already have a passion for and experience of music.

Pos 16 Music technology [https://www.boa-academy.co.uk/post-16]

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music Technology is an intensive and exciting 2-year course, delivered by highly-qualified teaching staff.

This qualification has a strong practical basis giving students the opportunity to develop their personal potential and acquire a wide range of practical skills which will support further study or entry into employment in relevant industries. The course makes extensive use of BOA’s excellent resources including state of the art Pro-tools equipped recording studio and a Mac-based editing suite. This is a specialist programme and is aimed at students who already have a passion for and experience of music technology.

Find out more about BOA Academy [https://www.boa-academy.co.uk/]

Higher Education

Birmingham Conservatoire

In order to be eligible for our first audition period, you must submit your UCAS Conservatoires application by 2 October 2025. If you apply after this date, your application will be considered and your audition will be scheduled in February 2025 as part of our late auditions.

Find out more information on the Birmingham Conservatoire website [https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/music/auditions]

Coventry University

Coventry university offer two music degrees:

Popular Music Performance and Songwriting BA (Hons) [https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fah/popular-music-performance-and-songwriting-ba-hons/?term=2024-25]

Music and Audio Production BSc (Hons) [https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fah/music-and-audio-production-bsc/?term=2024-25]

Applications open for this course in May for the following September. In the meantime you can register your interest in Coventry University and studying for a degree in music 

Register your interest [https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/21FO00shrs0oo4006dhuqa0baz]

Browse UCAS [https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/dfed9a6a/coventry-university/courses?studyYear=current]

Careers

There are so many great reasons to learn music and so many fantastic opportunities for musical careers. Take a look at our fantastic career guide [https://www.coventrymusichub.co.uk/downloads/download/21/career-resources] for more information on how you can get a career in music.

Looking for more inspiration then visit the prospects website [https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/careers-in-music] to find out more about what is on offer

Testimonials

"We, as a family like many others, attended the Belgrade theatre last Wednesday to watch the recent show put on by yourselves and although we were obviously there primarily to support Michael and his ensemble (soundboard/fretworks), we thoroughly enjoyed the whole show. We felt it was an excellent performance by all involved. It is great to see so many talented young people in Coventry have the opportunity to perform at such a venue. As so much of the learning, practicing and developing happens away from the public eye, its great that these events are put on so that all their hard work and skills can be seen by others. So, congratulations to the team and all those involved with organising the great event. All your effort and time that is put into these events, as well as the on- going service that is provided by everyone, is very much appreciated."
Neil Smith, parent of a Guitar Group member

"We just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you for arranging the visit by Ed Sheeran and his team.  Annabelle was totally surprised and overjoyed when she played with Electric Blue and it has motivated and enthused further.  Thank you for everything you do."
Howard Croft, Parent, Ed Sheeran Visit to the Tin Music and Arts

"My 10 year old daughter attended the sing event at the transport museum and loved it. Great opportunity really boosted her confidence."
Parent - Sing half term workshop

"More than anything else, I really just wanted to thank you. I admit I was shocked when [my child] chose this beast of an instrument, especially as she hadn’t had any prior training on any instrument! Yet, I’ve watched her come home from school each day and practise all of her own accord. It has been an absolute joy to see her progress and I’m shocked at how quick she has been able to pick it all up. [My child] ... absolutely loves the lesson time with you, and we’ve noticed her confidence grow. So, I wanted to thank you for inspiring her and being such a great teacher."
Clair Chaytors, parent of a cello student

"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for this evening. It was an amazing experience for the kids - they're so lucky. Well done on pulling that off!  Thanks again - you do a fantastic job."
Elaine, Parent - Live on Stage Project Live Performance

"[My child] is buzzing after his lesson...... he’s just showed me what he’s been learning. Thank you for keeping him engaged."
Kerry West, parent of a trumpet student

Event Gallery

Here are some of the fantastic things we have been doing:

• 2025 highlights [https://youtu.be/o_8XxXQLy5k?si=_PM6jYD0Y-M05399]
• Jam x Hayz - Highlights (Godiva Festival 2025) [https://youtu.be/qePwXCuI5CI?si=zEIXBMEi9Wso4M6K]
• Coventry Music Summer Showcase 2025 [https://youtu.be/ME5MZcqna9U?si=oK3IwP0DE_RRJ2op]
• Coventry Music X Ed Sheeran at AP Academy [https://youtu.be/I-IBNXIVZAw?si=eY-4F9ua62vvnsKE]
• Ed Sheeran visit makes the news [https://youtu.be/Jr2NUAcMu4k?si=hIjRUzpe6eDRWBlg]
• The day Ed Sheeran visited Coventry school children [https://youtu.be/urjSopWY4cc?si=dnzAnSPvJoLPE8J6]
• Watch Project Overload one of our first ever Live on Stage Project bands perform live at the Godiva Festival [https://youtu.be/K9qD1KmAk5w?si=doiWTIbtEvZVCDlJ]
• Watch the brilliant video made by the students of Foxford school as part of the Positive Choices Programme [https://youtu.be/8H1Tl0RH2ec]

Watch all our videos on our  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBznIAq-WOl4sZKJr9ssJsA] channel