Support and funding for music
The Cumberland Music Service offers a wide range of musical experiences based upon modern teaching strategies.
Free support
Some support we provide are free.
Music Mark Schools Membership 2024 to 2025
Free when joining in with online sessions SMDP or networking.
Class set of instruments
Free with CIL/FA bookings free hire for the duration of tuition.
Access to online support through networking groups and advice on SMDP
Join our free networking groups for:
- advice on your School Music Development Plan
- conversations with peers on challenges
- help with creating an effective music curriculum for your setting
We also offer one to one bespoke advice and guidance on effective SMDPs. There is a charge for this service. Email us for further information.
Email: [email protected]
Music resources
Charanga subscription
Primary Schools booking a Classroom Instrumental Learning (CIL) First Access programme.
We expect to provide a free annual subscription to Charanga Music School.
To be confirmed once DfE Grant funding is confirmed.
30% off Sparkyard
Sparkyard is a subscription service from Out of the Ark. It gives primary school teachers over 1000 songs, and countless resources to allow those songs to be used in every part of a school's life, including:
- curriculum lessons to support learning
- assemblies to develop community
- classrooms and playgrounds to enhance wellbeing
It also features an innovative, flexible, skills-based primary music curriculum designed to enable every primary teacher to feel confident teaching music, whatever their experience level.
Sparkyard was named as the “Outstanding Music Education Resource” at the 2023 Music and Drama Education Awards.
Email us for a 30% discount code on new or existing subscriptions. Then sign up on the Sparkyard website.
Email: [email protected]