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Bands & Orchestras
Sutton Youth Training Band
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Beginner level band for woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Sutton Youth Symphonic Band
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The same instrumentation as SYTB, but the level of playing is higher with a varied repertoire.
Sutton Youth Wind Orchestra
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Our senior concert band for advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Academy Ensembles
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Find out more about our five Academy ensembles!
Young Musicians String Group
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Beginner level (2-3 terms experience) ensemble for violins, violas, cellos and double basses.
Young Musicians Training Orchestra
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First full orchestra for young players of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Young Musicians Orchestra
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The same instrumentation as YMTO but performs a more challenging repertoire.
Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra
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A full symphony orchestra for advanced orchestral instrumentalists.
Music Academy
Instrumental Lessons
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Our specialist instrumental music teachers teach a variety of orchestral instruments in one to one and paired lessons.
Music Theory
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We offer beginners ABRSM Music Theory lessons at our Wednesday and Saturday Music Academy.
Academy Ensembles
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Find out about our Academy ensembles! Beginner Friendly Brass, Guitar Ensemble, and Sutton Songbirds
Learn to DJ
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Find out about our Saturday Music Academy DJing lessons
Aural Training
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Lessons take place at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy and are open to existing and new students.
Composition Lessons
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Want to develop your composition skills and create your own music? Need help with your GCSE or A-Level Composition? Find out more!
Music Production
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Interested in making music with technology? Sign up for one of our Music Production courses.
Songwriters Circle
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Explore songwriting techniques, network with other young songwriters, and showcase your material.
Singing & Choirs
Sutton Songbirds
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Aimed at 5-8 year olds, Sutton Songbirds is open to all young singers who want to learn new songs, meet new friends and have fun!
Sutton Sparks
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Coming in September 2026, our brand-new choirs are open to all KS2 Sutton pupils (Y3-Y6), offering a fun, inclusive and high-quality singing experience.
Sutton Supernova Singers
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An inclusive choir for singers aged 8-13 years with additional learning needs in the London Borough of Sutton.
Sutton Community Choir
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An inclusive adults choir open to everyone. There is no audition, and it is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun!
Schools
Peripatetic Lessons
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We offer vocal and instrumental tuition to pupils in Sutton schools during their school day using our specialist and qualified tutors.
Whole Class Ensemble Teaching
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Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) curriculum makes a genuine contribution to pupils’ personal development, providing a rich experience and an opportunity for pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Nurture Groups
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Using music to develop pupils’ emotional resilience
CPD
–
SMT offer guidance and support on enhancing your school’s music provision. From workshops, to curriculum reviews, to Development Plans, or something more bespoke.
Music Curriculum in Schools
–
SMT can support with your school curricular and co-curricular offers to ensure a high quality and consistent provision.
Instrument Hire
Instrument Hire
–
Sutton Music Trust has a large number of musical instruments available for hire to pupils who attend a school within the London Borough of Sutton. Our instrument loan service is a key part of the Music Trust’s commitment to helping young people access affordable instrumental tuition.
Support for Families
SMT Bursaries
–
Learn more about and apply for an SMT Bursary.
Help with music fees
–
Read all about what SMT have in place to help with music fees.
Exam Remissions
–
Read more about remissions for graded music exams.
External Funding Opportunities for Young Musicians
–
Learn more about external funding opportunities from external organisations for young musicians.
EYFS Music
Mini Melody Makers
–
Learn more about our fun and engaging music sessions with parents or childminders and their children in the Early Years.
EYFS Music Resources
–
View SMT’s ten-part video series, which will give you information and ideas to help develop music making in your setting, in both a spontaneous and scheduled way.
Practical Music Exams
Practical Music Exams with Sutton Music Trust
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Click here to read all about our practical music exams at Sutton Music Trust.
ArtsOne Rocks!
ArtsOne Rocks!
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ArtsOne Rocks gives young contemporary musicians the opportunity to enhance their instrumental technique, develop performance skills and build a network of other young people passionate about rock and pop music.
What’s on
Rehearsal and Academy Dates
–
Click here for the 2025/26 dates for all Music Trust activities.
Concerts and Events
–
Find out about our upcoming concerts and events across all Music Trust activities.
Buy Tickets
–
Buy your tickets for our events here.
About us
Our History
Our Team
Fees
Policies
Contact us
SMT the Charity
History of the Sutton Youth Music Supporters Association
–
Learn about SYMSA, a charity that supported Sutton Music Trust in fulfilling our vision to help every young person in the borough to make music.
Awards and Rewards
–
Learn more about our Awards and Rewards at Sutton Music Trust, recognising the efforts and contributions of our students.
SpeedAdmin
–
Manage your SMT account including paying bills, updating contact information and enrolling in new services.
New!
Charanga
–
Access digital online resources through our partner, Charanga Music.
Support Us
Donate
Gift Aid
Volunteer
Work with us
FAQs
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Home
What we believe
What we do
Bands & Orchestras
Sutton Youth Training Band
–
Beginner level band for woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Sutton Youth Symphonic Band
–
The same instrumentation as SYTB, but the level of playing is higher with a varied repertoire.
Sutton Youth Wind Orchestra
–
Our senior concert band for advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Academy Ensembles
–
Find out more about our five Academy ensembles!
Young Musicians String Group
–
Beginner level (2-3 terms experience) ensemble for violins, violas, cellos and double basses.
Young Musicians Training Orchestra
–
First full orchestra for young players of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Young Musicians Orchestra
–
The same instrumentation as YMTO but performs a more challenging repertoire.
Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra
–
A full symphony orchestra for advanced orchestral instrumentalists.
Music Academy
Instrumental Lessons
–
Our specialist instrumental music teachers teach a variety of orchestral instruments in one to one and paired lessons.
Music Theory
–
We offer beginners ABRSM Music Theory lessons at our Wednesday and Saturday Music Academy.
Academy Ensembles
–
Find out about our Academy ensembles! Beginner Friendly Brass, Guitar Ensemble, and Sutton Songbirds
Learn to DJ
–
Find out about our Saturday Music Academy DJing lessons
Aural Training
–
Lessons take place at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy and are open to existing and new students.
Composition Lessons
–
Want to develop your composition skills and create your own music? Need help with your GCSE or A-Level Composition? Find out more!
Music Production
–
Interested in making music with technology? Sign up for one of our Music Production courses.
Songwriters Circle
–
Explore songwriting techniques, network with other young songwriters, and showcase your material.
Singing & Choirs
Sutton Songbirds
–
Aimed at 5-8 year olds, Sutton Songbirds is open to all young singers who want to learn new songs, meet new friends and have fun!
Sutton Sparks
–
Coming in September 2026, our brand-new choirs are open to all KS2 Sutton pupils (Y3-Y6), offering a fun, inclusive and high-quality singing experience.
Sutton Supernova Singers
–
An inclusive choir for singers aged 8-13 years with additional learning needs in the London Borough of Sutton.
Sutton Community Choir
–
An inclusive adults choir open to everyone. There is no audition, and it is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun!
Schools
Peripatetic Lessons
–
We offer vocal and instrumental tuition to pupils in Sutton schools during their school day using our specialist and qualified tutors.
Whole Class Ensemble Teaching
–
Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) curriculum makes a genuine contribution to pupils’ personal development, providing a rich experience and an opportunity for pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Nurture Groups
–
Using music to develop pupils’ emotional resilience
CPD
–
SMT offer guidance and support on enhancing your school’s music provision. From workshops, to curriculum reviews, to Development Plans, or something more bespoke.
Music Curriculum in Schools
–
SMT can support with your school curricular and co-curricular offers to ensure a high quality and consistent provision.
Instrument Hire
Instrument Hire
–
Sutton Music Trust has a large number of musical instruments available for hire to pupils who attend a school within the London Borough of Sutton. Our instrument loan service is a key part of the Music Trust’s commitment to helping young people access affordable instrumental tuition.
Support for Families
SMT Bursaries
–
Learn more about and apply for an SMT Bursary.
Help with music fees
–
Read all about what SMT have in place to help with music fees.
Exam Remissions
–
Read more about remissions for graded music exams.
External Funding Opportunities for Young Musicians
–
Learn more about external funding opportunities from external organisations for young musicians.
EYFS Music
Mini Melody Makers
–
Learn more about our fun and engaging music sessions with parents or childminders and their children in the Early Years.
EYFS Music Resources
–
View SMT’s ten-part video series, which will give you information and ideas to help develop music making in your setting, in both a spontaneous and scheduled way.
Practical Music Exams
Practical Music Exams with Sutton Music Trust
–
Click here to read all about our practical music exams at Sutton Music Trust.
ArtsOne Rocks!
ArtsOne Rocks!
–
ArtsOne Rocks gives young contemporary musicians the opportunity to enhance their instrumental technique, develop performance skills and build a network of other young people passionate about rock and pop music.
What’s on
Rehearsal and Academy Dates
–
Click here for the 2025/26 dates for all Music Trust activities.
Concerts and Events
–
Find out about our upcoming concerts and events across all Music Trust activities.
Buy Tickets
–
Buy your tickets for our events here.
About us
Our History
Our Team
Fees
Policies
Contact us
SMT the Charity
History of the Sutton Youth Music Supporters Association
–
Learn about SYMSA, a charity that supported Sutton Music Trust in fulfilling our vision to help every young person in the borough to make music.
Awards and Rewards
–
Learn more about our Awards and Rewards at Sutton Music Trust, recognising the efforts and contributions of our students.
SpeedAdmin
–
Manage your SMT account including paying bills, updating contact information and enrolling in new services.
New!
Charanga
–
Access digital online resources through our partner, Charanga Music.
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Gift Aid
Volunteer
Work with us
FAQs
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What we believe
What we do
Bands & Orchestras
Sutton Youth Training Band
Sutton Youth Symphonic Band
Sutton Youth Wind Orchestra
Academy Ensembles
Young Musicians String Group
Young Musicians Training Orchestra
Young Musicians Orchestra
Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra
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Music Academy
Instrumental Lessons
Music Theory
Academy Ensembles
Learn to DJ
Aural Training
Composition Lessons
Music Production
Songwriters Circle
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Singing & Choirs
Sutton Songbirds
Sutton Sparks
Sutton Supernova Singers
Sutton Community Choir
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Schools
Peripatetic Lessons
Whole Class Ensemble Teaching
Nurture Groups
CPD
Music Curriculum in Schools
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Instrument Hire
Instrument Hire
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Support for Families
SMT Bursaries
Help with music fees
Exam Remissions
External Funding Opportunities for Young Musicians
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EYFS Music
Mini Melody Makers
EYFS Music Resources
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Practical Music Exams
Practical Music Exams with Sutton Music Trust
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ArtsOne Rocks!
ArtsOne Rocks!
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What’s on
Rehearsal and Academy Dates
Concerts and Events
Buy Tickets
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About us
Our History
Our Team
Fees
Policies
Contact us
SMT the Charity
History of the Sutton Youth Music Supporters Association
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