Music Organisations

Music and Drama Library

Lincolnshire County Library has a large collection of books, scores, plays and other information on music, drama, theatre, cinema and dance.

The library also has an extensive collection of multiple copies of vocal scores, orchestral parts and play scripts for loan to choral,  orchestral and drama groups.

The award-winning Lincolnshire Music Service provides music opportunities for children and young people throughout Lincolnshire. This outstanding service is the lead organisation of the Lincolnshire Music Education Hub funded by Arts Council England.

Running the:

• Lincolnshire Youth Concert Orchestra
• Lincolnshire Youth String Chamber Orchestra
• Lincolnshire Youth Symphony Orchestra
• Lincolnshire Youth Wind Orchestra

Performing throughout Lincolnshire and on tours in Europe.

Entry is by annual audition in May and applications need to be submitted in March for membership for the following academic year.

Monthly rehearsals and a residential weekend course are held in  Skegness.

Website: www.lincsmusicservice.org

Affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists.

The LOA was founded in 1968 by a small number of enthusiastic people, with a common interest in the classic pipe organ, whether as players or listeners. 

Today, our membership consists of players of all abilities, along with those who just enjoy listening to the ‘King of Instruments’.

We have meetings on average once a month, either visiting organs around the county , country and Europe, talks and social events. The programme is varied to appeal to all our members. 

Website: www.lincolnshireorganists.org.uk

soundLINCS' mission is about providing a quality service for music which enhances, enables and encourages the development of music in an enjoyable way, through activities, advocacy and access to information.

soundLINCS began in 1998, set up by community musician and CEO Nikki-Kate Heyes MBE. The Company’s connection with MUSIC:LINK began in the same year, and has now been a member organisation for the past 19 years.

soundLINCS is a not-for-profit community music organisation operating across the East Midlands. Working in partnership with local, regional and national organisations, soundLINCS provides and develops high quality and innovative music-making opportunities and training for all ages and communities.

soundLINCS does this by:

• Running music workshops and residencies in an array of music and multi-arts genres; from samba to singing and pop to production and technology.
• Offering training and professional development for both musicians and non-musicians.
• Undertaking research.
• Providing advocacy and information through e-bulletins, social media.
• Creating toolkits, apps and books designed to provide music-making opportunities to as many people as possible.

Over the years soundLINCS has built a national reputation for delivery and training work around Musical Inclusion, working closely with participants and staff across a wide range of strands, including early years, looked after children, youth justice services, hospitals, young parents, special education needs, older adults and rural isolation.

Our vision is that everyone has an opportunity to be empowered through music.

Website: www.soundlincs.org