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Stay up to date with everything happening at Shropshire Music Service.

Here you’ll find the latest stories, event highlights, and updates from our tutors, students, and schools across the county. From concert announcements and workshop roundups to success stories and new initiatives, our news page celebrates the people and projects that keep music thriving in Shropshire.

Check back regularly to see what’s new, and discover how music continues to inspire, connect, and bring our community together.

SMS Students Shine in New Website Photo Shoot!

SMS Students Shine in New Website Photo Shoot!

Lights, Camera, Action! Shropshire Music Service brought together a brilliant mix of young musicians on 22 November 2025 for an exciting photo shoot designed to celebrate the talent, energy and diversity of our students. The images will take centre stage on our brand new website (this one!), showcasing real pupils from across the county and […]

Severndale pupils discover music in a new light

Severndale pupils discover music in a new light

Shropshire Music Service donates Soundbeam class kit to Severndale Specialist Academy Shropshire Music Service has donated a Soundbeam class kit to Severndale Specialist Academy in Shrewsbury, giving young people with physical differences the chance to create music through movement. The gift marks a significant step in improving musical access for pupils with additional needs and […]

SMS Live Music Week brings live music to Shropshire schools

SMS Live Music Week brings live music to Shropshire schools

Shropshire Music Service took live performance on the road again this November with its annual Live Music Week tour. Staff travelled across the county to share the excitement of real music played by real musicians, bringing professional performances straight into school halls in every region of Shropshire. Live Music Week gives children and young people […]

A Tune to TooT at Myddle CE Primary School

A Tune to TooT at Myddle CE Primary School

Pupils at Myddle CE Primary School are enjoying an exciting step forward in their Whole Class Instrumental lessons thanks to support from the DfE Music Hub capital grant. This investment has allowed Shropshire Music Service to introduce a new collection of beginner instruments, including the TooT, a fun and accessible starter flute designed especially for […]

Coverage Care Services enjoy “Singing for the Brain” sessions.

Coverage Care Services enjoy “Singing for the Brain” sessions.

Here’s Kate from SMS at New Fairholme Coverage Care Services with Liz the activities manager, all dressed up and ready to celebrate their 50s themed week, … Singing for the Brain – Rocking Around the Clock at New Fairholme Shropshire Music Service (SMS) and Coverage Care Services are continuing to strike the perfect chord with […]

Burford Primary School makes a big noise with pBone minis

Burford Primary School makes a big noise with pBone minis

Whole class instrumental teaching is a major part of the support Shropshire Music Service offers to schools across the county, and Burford Primary School has been among the first to test our brand new set of pBone minis. The trial has already created a real buzz, with pupils discovering the excitement of brass playing in […]

Well done & Congratulations to Tildy!

Well done & Congratulations to Tildy!

Congratulations to Tildy A big well done to Tildy, who has recently passed her Grade 1 saxophone with distinction. A fantastic achievement. Tildy is a proud member of Shrewsbury Stompers, one of our beginner orchestras. Stompers welcomes students who can play as few as five notes through to those working towards Grade 2, making it […]