Music Camp

Music Camp is a two-day celebration of music and adventure for Nottingham City pupils in the beautiful Peak District.

Music Camp 2026

Music Camp 2026 was incredible! We had 142 pupils attend from 23 Nottingham City Primary schools and children learnt to read musci and play two fantastic pieces.

Details on Music Camp 2027 will be shared in Spring 2027.  Please get in touch at info@nottinghammusichub.org.uk if you have any questions about camp.

What is Music Camp?

Music Camp is a partnership with Nottingham City Schools and is open to all pupils who are currently part of the NMS music provision which involves children learning to play an instrument as a whole class.

  • The purpose of Music Camp is to help pupils carry on to the next stage of their musical learning. It gives children the skills and confidence to continue making music and to take part in our Area Bands, which are beginner orchestral ensembles that take place after school.

During the camp, pupils have instrumental lessons, explore the countryside, take part in team challenges, learn to read music and perform as part of the ‘monster band’. They can even brave the night walk and seek out the phantom trumpeter of Ilam Hall! Watch our video to see how wonderful Music Camp is:

 

Note to Schools

Music Camp generally opens for booking in Spring. Invitations are sent to all partner schools reminding them of the deadline to book. We guarantee a minimum of 5 places per school in an effort to involve as many schools as possible. However, generally we are able to offer additional places to schools that request it. These places can be confirmed after the booking deadline.

*Please note that a school staff member is also required to attend with pupils for the duration of the camp.

“Music was second to none. This has been my first year and it has been amazing. The children and myself have learnt loads, it has inspired me to take up the violin!” [school staff member] 

We remind schools that pupils who come to Music Camp are also signing up to join Area Band for the following school year.

To ensure Music Camp is accessible, costs are subsidised by the music hub. Schools are charged £45 per pupil which could be paid by parents or your school (perhaps through pupil premium). If you know of families where £45 could be prohibitive, please let us know so we can support them.