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The move marks an exciting new chapter for the service, creating a welcoming and accessible location from which to continue supporting children and young people to enjoy and develop their musical interests and talents.

From September, the music service will introduce evening and weekend lessons to help fit around school and family life. Lessons are subsidised through Arts Council funding, helping to keep costs affordable. The service is open to children and young people aged 0 to 19, and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The relocation supports the council’s ‘10 by 10’ programme, which encourages children to play an instrument before the age of 10, helping to build confidence, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of music.

Telford & Wrekin Music offers individual and group instrumental tuition, whole-class music teaching, school workshops and curriculum delivery. It also provides opportunities for elective home educated children and learners experiencing barriers to regular school attendance.

Students will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, piano, strings, brass, woodwind, keyboard and ukulele.

Holmer Lake Primary School will provide a permanent home for the service, creating a central hub for lessons and wider music activity while supporting access to music education for families across Telford and Wrekin.

Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills, said: "We are delighted that Telford & Wrekin Music will be moving to Holmer Lake Primary School. Having a dedicated base will help provide a welcoming environment where children and young people can develop their musical skills, grow in confidence and enjoy the many benefits that music can bring.

“The new location, alongside more flexible lesson times, will make it easier for families to access the service and enjoy excellent music education close to home.”

Harv Kumar, Headteacher at Holmer Lake Primary School, said: “Holmer Lake Primary is delighted to further strengthen its partnership with Telford & Wrekin Music. For several years, our pupils have benefited from high-quality music tuition delivered by skilled and experienced musicians, enriching their musical knowledge, creativity and confidence.

“We greatly value this collaboration and are eager to see the partnership continue to flourish in the years ahead.”

Telford & Wrekin Music enriches the lives of children and young people, supporting creativity, confidence and wellbeing through music.

Further information about lessons and how to get involved will be shared ahead of the September launch.