Children from Janvrin School before a musical flashmob
Music in Action’s Mission and Vision
Music in Action creates opportunities for people from all backgrounds and of all ages to interact together with musical experiences that inspire, educate and support wellbeing.
Our vision is to transform and enrich lives and communities through music.
Events - world class concerts in Jersey
Join Music in Action for a year of inspiring music! 🎶
From musical theatre to classical, vibrant orchestral concerts, intimate chamber music, uplifting choral performances, and the Liberation International Music Festival— Music in Action brings something for everyone.
Come celebrate music in all its forms — we can't wait to welcome you!
Join Music in Action at the Jersey Opera House to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gerald Durrell.
Local Jersey charity Music in Action is hosting this unique event to celebrate the legacy of one of the world’s most renowned conservationists. Funds raised from this event will support both the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Music in Action’s Jersey Sings project to help children in schools.
By attending Music in Action concerts, you are directly supporting the Outreach Programme and helping us to continue our visits to schools.
Music in Action’s 5 pillars are:
1. To inspire children and support wellbeing through quality music educational opportunities.
2. Deliver therapeutic music to those in care homes
3. Develop pathways for young musicians
4. Create high quality live music opportunities for all
5. Build partnerships to increase the impact of music for wellbeing
Social Access Bursaries for children
Music in Action’s social access scheme for at Janvrin School showed that music could help children’s wellbeing.
The reports by headmaster Iain George said that all the children who took part showed developments in wellbeing, concentration powers or self esteem.
Music in Action provided 74 bursaries for children at Janvrin School and D’Auvergne School in 2024. Of these, 32 young pupils started learning an instrument with 1-1 lessons at D’Auvergne school in May 2024. Music in Action is seeking funding to go into Rouge Bouillon and is looking at a fourth school.
To donate to help this project please contact support@musicjersey.com
Schools Workshops - Liberation Interbational Music Festival
On 8th May, the Jersey Chamber Orchestra String Quartet visited 10 schools across the island, delivering free in-school workshops that gave pupils a rare opportunity to experience live classical music in an intimate and interactive setting. These sessions introduced young people to string instruments through hands-on demonstrations, musical games, and Q&A sessions with the musicians — sparking curiosity and creativity in classrooms across Jersey. As well, as local schools, we extended our reach into care homes, thanks to the generous sponsorship of LV Care Group. Over three days, our musicians delivered five uplifting musical sessions in different care settings, bringing joy, nostalgia, and connection to residents. These performances created emotional and meaningful moments for many, particularly those living with memory loss or limited mobility — reminding us all of the power of music to reach people where words sometimes cannot.
7000+ children inspired by Music in Action’s Outreach Programme in 2024
Over 7,000 Children Inspired by Music in Action’s Outreach Programme in 2024!
In 2024, Music in Action proudly reached and inspired more than 7,000 children through our Outreach Programme — a record-breaking year filled with creativity, connection, and joy.
From engaging school workshops and interactive performances to hands-on musical experiences led by professional artists, our outreach events brought music to life for young people across the island. Whether it was their first time hearing a live orchestra, joining in a rhythm session, or singing together in harmony, each moment was a step toward building confidence, sparking imagination, and nurturing a lasting appreciation for the arts.
We believe that music should be accessible to everyone — especially the next generation — and we’re deeply grateful to our supporters, artists, educators, and partners who helped make this vision a reality.
Music in Action - Young Artist Programme
Music in Action Young Artist Programme - Omara Silvester
The Music in Action Young Artist’s Development Programme (MAYAP) has been launched to nurture the most talented young Jersey artists who wish to make their career in music through training and performance opportunities.
Focusing on the disadvantaged, and talented musicians, the program looks to help train and develop a new generation of celebrated Jersey performers, to learn to perform at the highest standards around the world. In recognition and gratitude for their generous support..
BUY FUNDRAISING ALBUM - LOVE SHONE DOWN
Donate and raise money for charity Music in Action’s work in the community and listen to the classic song Love Shone Down or the album.
The album features Lylis O’Hara who is a Music in Action Young Artist singing O Holy Night, and Jonathan Mews. Three internationally acclaimed choirs have donated tracks of Christmas classics.
The CD celebrates and fund-raises for Music in Action’s community work with a focus on children who are not easily able to access the powerful wellbeing and inspirational effects of music.
Watch Love Shone Down - sung by Jonathan Mews
