Music Services is part of the Education and Lifelong Learning Department of Southend Borough Council and is funded from government funds.

Activities include:

• Instrumental lessons in schools
• Training
• Workshops
• Band, Orchestras, Ensembles
• Events
• Curriculum support
• Developing music technology
• Supporting community youth music

The following are some of the groups/music schools that are managed by Music Services:

Saturday Morning Music School – Prittlewell School. Director: Roy Dignum

Rock School – Belfairs School (Wednesdays 5.00-7.00 p.m.) Director: Ken Witherington

Big Band – Belfairs School (Fridays 7.30-9.00 p.m.) Director: Lynn Walsh

Youth Symphonic Wind Band – Blenheim Curriculum Development Centre
(Tuesdays 7.00-9.00 p. m.) Director: Tony Orchover

Children's Choir – Westcliff United Reformed Church (Tuesdays
4.30-5.30 p.m.) Director: Melanie Van Looy

Junior Brass — Westleigh Junior School (Tuesdays 4.30-5.30 p.m.) —Director: John Flack

If you require more information, please contact Stuart Brett at the above address