Welcome to Musica Kirklees

I hope you enjoy looking around this site and exploring the outstanding opportunities on offer at Musica Kirklees which acts as the lead organisation for the Music Education Hub in Kirklees.  

Please explore our site to see a snapshot of the wonderful musicians of Kirklees and how you can get involved in taking lessons and joining our numerous ensembles.

If you can’t find what you need here, please give us a ring on 01484 426426 and we will be happy to help.


Nick Dolling
Principal, Musica Kirklees

Inspiring musicians in Kirklees since 1992

We offer support to over
190Schools and Colleges in Kirklees
We run more than
80groups at our Centres and Central Ensembles
We teach 
THOUSANDSof adults and children in the Kirklees community to play and sing

At Musica Kirklees, we recognise that we work with children, young people and adults from diverse backgrounds and we aim to provide musical opportunities that can engage everyone across Kirklees. Our commitment to inclusivity is woven into everything we do and permeates every level of our workforce. "

Jennifer Isaacs, Inclusion Officer, Musica Kirklees

What's On

Autumn half term opening hours

Autumn half term opening hours

The Musica Kirklees office will be open for enquiries Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm, during the Autumn half term holidays. Normal office hours of Monday - Friday, 9am - 4.30pm, will resume from Monday, November

Benedetti Foundation

Benedetti Foundation

Musica Kirklees had an amazing week working with the Benedetti Foundation last week (Oct 14-19) The Benedetti Foundation was founded by Young Musician of the Year and acclaimed violinist Nicola Benedetti

Musica in the Marsden Jazz Bandstand 2024

Musica in the Marsden Jazz Bandstand 2024

Musica Kirklees had a great day at the annual Marsden Jazz Festival 2024 on Saturday (October 12)!! We had nine bands from all five of our music centres and central ensembles take to the bandstand for