Wiltshire Music Centre was founded on a commitment to nurture musical ability or interest, regardless of age or background.

To this end, the Centre has worked with most special schools and many of the primary schools in Wiltshire, as well as a number of the county's secondary schools; bringing music-making workshops to them, led by professional musicians across all genres. These have included the world-renowned and award-winning Doric String Quartet and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

The Centre is also home to a variety of orchestras, choirs and other music groups, including the West Wiltshire Young Musicians.

The Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Orchestra uses us for week-long intensive rehearsals.

We also run projects aimed at delivering strong musical experiences. For example, the percussionist and civil rights' activist Nana Tsiboe, who has shared stages with Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali, Sir Paul McCartney and Marvin Gaye, has given outreach workshops with us, helping people explore their musical heritage.

The Centre is a charitable trust and depends on many forms of support and funding to continue nurturing musical ability and passion.

South West Music School (SWMS)

Wiltshire Music Centre is very proud to have played a key role in launching South West Music School a virtual school which provides advanced training for gifted young musicians and singers, aged 8 to 18.

The Centre worked with the Federation of Music Services South West, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Dartington Hall Trust and Wells Cathedral School to establish the school.

SWMS welcomes application from any young people, possessing high levels of musicianship and commitment.

It is part of a national network of Centres of Advanced Training, supported by the Department for Education's music and dance scheme.