Join an HMS Ensemble!
Play an instrument or sing? We would love to welcome you into one of our ensembles or choirs. Read on for more details and links to application forms.
Online learning Resources During COVID-19
To support our young people during this time, we have compiled a list of resources for all ages that we hope will be helpful to teachers, parents/carers and young people.
Tuition
In addition to our extensive work in schools supporting and enhancing curriculum music and in-school instrumental learning, we offer a special programme of out-of-school instrumental tuition across a 10 week term.
Network Partners
Through our network of partners we work extensively with local organisations to enable coherent and effective progression routes for young people.
Services for Schools
We offer advice and guidance on the music curriculum and support to monitor progress in music for all. The service also develops talented students and culminates in major performances.
Hackney Music Service Gala & Mayors Music Awards 2025-2026
We’re back at Hackney Empire for the sensational annual Music Gala & Mayors Music Awards 2025-2026.
The concert features a diverse range of ensembles including bands, choirs and instrumental groups, steel pans and west African dance, and our Classical Meets Jazz diversity ensemble run in partnership with the LSO. We also see our creative jazz ensemble perform with our borough youth orchestras.