Wakefield Music Services

03/09/2026

We did some amazing gigs and concerts last summer and can't wait to get our ensembles up and running again on the 4th September with Wakfield Youth Jazz Orchestra, Training Orchestra and Youth Orchestra. If your child is interested is joining any of these fantastic ensembles or Music Centre activies on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings please get in touch! 🎶🎷🎻🎺
[email protected]

25/08/2026

Hope everybody has had a great summer. We are really looking forward to another great year of music making and starting up lessons, classes and ensembles again this term. Here’s a few details below.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to find out more about all the amazing musical things that we do.

MANYGATES MUSIC CENTRE: WMS Manygates Music Centre
WYJO, WYTO, WYO commence Friday 4 September with Friday 1 to 1 lessons starting the following Friday 11 Sept. All other 1 to 1 lessons at Manygates commence from Monday 7 Sept
Wednesday evening Ensemble and Music Centre activies kick off on 9 Sept.

HEMSWORTH MUSIC CENTRE: WMS Hemsworth Music Centre
Ensembles and lessons start 5 September

HORBURY MUSIC CENTRE: WMS Horbury Music Centre
Ensembles start on the 5 Sept.

INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS IN SCHOOLS: Some lessons may commence on Friday 4 Sept with the majority starting on week commencing 7 September.

Arts Council England Wakefield Adult Education Service SM4LL Supporting music for all in Wakefield Music Mark Youth Music Music for Youth West Yorkshire Music Hub - Leeds Spark Charanga Out of the Ark Music Sing Up

11/08/2026

It’s not too late to book your place for these great fun sessions!

🪘 Join us for 'Read to the Beat', an amazing percussion drumming session!

This fun practical session will explore the magical connection between words and music through African drumming, hip-hop, and rap.

So, play those drums, move your feet, rap those words and 'Read to the Beat'!

📅 13 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Wakefield Library
📅 13 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Stanley Library
📅 14 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Horbury Library
📅 14 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Ossett Library
📅 15 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Airedale Library
📅 15 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Pontefract Library
📅 20 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Normanton Library
📅 20 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Featherstone Library
📅 21 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Castleford Library
📅 21 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Sandal Library
📅 28 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 South Elmsall Library
📅 28 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Hemsworth Library

For ages 4-11

Booking essential for all sessions, contact the host library or visit here: https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on?q=wakefield+libraries



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30/07/2026

Really looking forward to this! Make sure to register for a session.

🪘 Join us for 'Read to the Beat', an amazing percussion drumming session!

This fun practical session will explore the magical connection between words and music through African drumming, hip-hop, and rap.

So, play those drums, move your feet, rap those words and 'Read to the Beat'!

📅 13 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Wakefield Library
📅 13 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Stanley Library
📅 14 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Horbury Library
📅 14 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Ossett Library
📅 15 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Airedale Library
📅 15 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Pontefract Library
📅 20 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Normanton Library
📅 20 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Featherstone Library
📅 21 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 Castleford Library
📅 21 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Sandal Library
📅 28 August ⏰ 10:30pm-12pm 📍 South Elmsall Library
📅 28 August ⏰ 1:30pm-3pm 📍 Hemsworth Library

For ages 4-11

Booking essential for all sessions, contact the host library or visit here: https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on?q=wakefield+libraries



Wakefield Council Wakefield Mumbler Wakefield Museum Wakefield Music Services

26/07/2026

Wishing everyone a lovely summer break after another great year of music making across Wakefield! Thank you for all of your support and here’s a video compilation of just a few amazing performances from last term. Wakefield Cathedral WX Wakefield Music for Youth WMS Horbury Music Centre WMS Manygates Music Centre WMS Hemsworth Music Centre Wakefield Council SM4LL Supporting music for all in Wakefield Creative Wakefield

10/07/2026

WMS IN THE PARK!

Wakefield Music Services invite you to a wonderful afternoon of music at the historic Clarence Park Bandstand, with musicians from across our Hemsworth, Horbury and Manygates Music Centres coming together in a variety of ensembles, from Big Band to Orchestra to Guitar Ensemble!

Join us on Sunday 19th July from 2:30 to 4:30 for a sunny afternoon of music!

Clarence Park Bandstand, Wakefield, WF2 8DH

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02/07/2026

See you on Saturday! Gonna be great! Thanks again for donating any proceeds to Wakefield Music Services that will go to benefit Wakefields young musicians.

27/06/2026

We had a great time. Amazing students and amazing academy!

27/06/2026

Just one week to go now until this great show at Venue23! Remember to get your tickets on the link below so you don’t miss out.

25/06/2026

It's nearly a week ago since our incredible WMS Summer Concert at Wakefield Cathedral. Every ensemble performed brilliantly. Congratulations to Wakefield Youth Orchestra and Training Orchestra, Horbury MC Guitars, Hemsworth MC Concert Band and Our Voice Choir. Huge thanks to the staff, volunteers and everyone involved.
Time just flies at this busy time of year and we can't wait to be back in the Catherdal on Tuesday 30th June for our Big Sing!