Aberdeen City Music School Open Morning

Dear Young Musicians, Parents, Carers, and Guardians,

I am delighted to invite you to the Aberdeen City Music School (ACMS) Open Morning on Sunday, 28th September 2025, a special opportunity to explore our vibrant and inspiring musical community.

Please fill out the online application form HERE

At ACMS, we nurture young musicians from P6 to S6, offering bursary-funded lessons for pupils in P6 and P7 who are not yet at our school, and a full-time music education programme from S1 to S6. Our Open Morning is the perfect chance to discover what makes our school a unique and supportive environment for aspiring high-level musicians.

The morning will begin at 10:00 am with a warm welcome and introductory talk from the Director of ACMS. Following this, you’ll have the chance to:

• Tour the Music School and see our state-of-the-art facilities.
• Watch a live performance by some of our talented young musicians.
• Visit the Boarding Facilities and learn more about life as a residential pupil.
• Chat with our current pupils who will share their experiences as both bursary-supported and full-time students.
• Hear from Katie Arthur, Head of Dyce Academy, who will provide insight into the academic journey of our pupils.

Please note: We advise you to arrive for a 10 am start. Unlike some other open mornings this ACMS event has a structured timetable of events including musical performances.

We aim to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for families to explore ACMS. While there’s no need for young musicians to bring their instruments on this occasion, we encourage you to look out for our annual Come and Play events, where pupils can play alongside ACMS students.

If you’d like to attend the Open Morning, please complete our online registration form. If you are unable to join us on this date, we would be more than happy to arrange an alternative visit or provide more information via phone or email.

In addition to the Open Morning, you are warmly invited to experience ACMS in action at our large-scale concerts:

• Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 at Kings Church, Bridge of Don.
• Saturday, 14th March 2026 at the Aberdeen Music Hall.

On the day of the Open Morning, we will also provide information about:

• The audition process.
• The experiences and expectations of our pupils.
• Insights into the paths of our recent leavers and long-standing alumni.

You can also stay updated on our daily activities and events by following us on Instagram and Twitter, or visit the ACMS website for more details.

We look forward to welcoming you to ACMS. Whether you are just beginning your musical journey or already have considerable experience, we hope you’ll join us to discover how we can help nurture and develop your musical passion and ability.

Warmest regards,

Kevin Kyle

Director - Aberdeen City Music School

The details for the day are as follows:

• Venue: Aberdeen City Music School, Dyce Academy, Riverview Drive,Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7NF
• Google Maps Location Link: Dyce Academy/ACMS Main Entrance (Google Maps Pin)
• What 3 Words Location Link: https://w3w.co/homecare.lays.crisis
• Start time: 10 am
• Finish time: 12 noon
• Parking (Google Maps Link): Dyce Academy/ACMS Car Park Location (Google Maps Pin)
• Parking (What 3 Words Link): https://w3w.co/intestine.clown.corrode
• Contact telephone number: 01224 793 789 (general enquiries)
• Contact telephone number: 01224 793 789 (on the day)
• Contact email: musicschool@aberdeencity.gov.uk

 Please do not hesitate to contact us at musicschool@aberdeencity.gov.uk if you have any further questions.