Croydon Music and Arts

21/08/2025

We're looking forward to welcoming all students in September. We have spaces available in our beginner star classes on flute, clarinet brass, cello and Endangered Species (bassoon, double bass, french horn and oboe) . Apply now!

13/08/2025

Join Croydon this weekend for Croydon Gladi Gladi – a joyful FREE weekend of music, celebrating a Croydon legend – Samuel Coleridge-Taylor!

Gladi Gladi – meaning ‘happy celebration’ – brings together a line-up of exceptional musicians and exciting entertainment, to pay tribute to the trailblazing Croydon composer and conductor on the weekend marking 150 years since his birth.

Find out more by checking out this link : https://www.culturecroydon.com/event/croydon-gladi-gladi/

12/08/2025

Were you at the CMA Summer Showcase featuring three new pieces co-created by CMA students and Multi-Story Orchestra mentors? 100s of CMA students performed alongside musicians and dancers from CAEA and SLiDE. Here’s what some of you said: “A brilliant initiative.” “A moment we will remember forever, it was absolutely incredible.” “A wonderful sense of community bringing different Croydon groups of all abilities together creatively.” See the full-length video here: https://www.croydonmusicandarts.co.uk/gallery/united-in-sound-a-cma-showcase/

08/07/2025

🎶 Calling all young creatives aged 13–18! 🎭
We’re so excited to share that The Multi-Story Orchestra is launching a brand new summer project – and YOU could be part of it! 🌟

Get involved in their upcoming show “Love In Many Forms”, running from 4th–8th August. It’s your chance to perform, create, and collaborate in something truly special.

🔗 Find out more via the link in our bio!

04/07/2025

🌟 THANK YOU! 🌟
A massive thank you to all the parents and families who came to support our showcase! Your presence made the evening even more special. 💛
And to our incredible students: your talent, dedication, and hard work truly shone on stage. 🎶✨
We’re so proud of each and every one of you. 💫

Showcase footage coming soon!

04/06/2025

FREE FUN FAMILY CONCERT, only 30 minutes, for all ages. Two performances in primary schools today were fantastic; classical music, but not as you know it. Very slick, very funny, very entertaining!
Note change of time and venue due to anticipated rain.

29/05/2025

Highly recommended! Beatrice recently performed to an audience of Croydon primary schools - fantastic musicianship combined with entertaining, informative and engaging presentation, with interactive elements. Perfect for all ages.

A Magical Musical Adventure for the Whole Family! Join British concert pianist Beatrice Nichols for an unforgettable introduction to classical music for children aged 4-11yrs. Beatrice the Amazing Astronaut takes your family on a spectacular journey through outer space, where stunning piano performa...

24/05/2025

UPDATE: MOVED TO BRAITHWAITE HALL, 4.15pm, due to weather forecast. Above the library on Katherine Street. CR9 1ET.

Free Family Concert! After half term Graffiti Classics will be visiting primary schools in Croydon with their unique Playground Proms performances, followed by a short performance in the centre of Croydon. Join us after school on Friday 6th June for a dance and a giggle!

23/05/2025

Over the Easter holidays, Croydon Music and Arts was buzzing with energy as we welcomed local young performers to our Wicked Easter course! Held on the 7th and 8th of April, this two day celebration of music, dance, and singing brought together an amazing group of children who threw themselves into the magic of Wicked.

Read more here:

Over the Easter holidays, Croydon Music and Arts was buzzing with energy as we welcomed local young performers to our Wicked Easter course! Held on the 7th and 8th of April, this two day celebration of music, dance, and singing brought together an amazing group of children who threw themselves into....

06/05/2025

Any School or Arts organisation can join us as we re launch the Cultural Education Partnership. Sign up here to attend https://forms.office.com/e/7zN5bVb9yC

24/04/2025

A lovely article about our Infant and Junior Festivals published by Music Mark. Particular thanks and credit to Claire Slade and Alma Burcombe. Well done to all involved!!

Croydon Schools Music Association and Croydon Music and Arts have recently concluded their annual Festival of Music—a spectacular two-night celebration.

29/03/2025

Congratulations to everyone who performed in CMA concerts this weekend. You were all amazing! 🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏