YorkMusicEd

Welcome back! York Music Centre resumes this week (Wed 7 Jan & Sat 10 Jan). This term, York Youth Orchestra performs in Malton with @KirkhamHenry dancers, presenting a full ballet to The Three Cornered Hat — a brilliant music and dance collaboration. @northyorksc @ace_national

Great news: YME tutors Alexis Cairns, Nina Kumin, and Federico Pendenza have contributed to Bloomsbury’s new volume on instrumental music education, alongside I Can Play! leader Jenni Cohen. Fantastic recognition for York. Book link ⬇️ bloomsbury.com/uk/instrumenta…

Great to support @Door84 in creating a new grassroots music space for young people! 🎸🥁 We’ve loaned amps & drums to help them set up a rehearsal hub where young people can play, learn sound tech & enjoy open mic nights. #YorkMusic #YouthMusic #Door84

York Youth Orchestra at York St John Uni’s Creative Centre! Together in Music – pupils from @lakesideprimary , @HaxbyRoad & Park Grove Academy @eboractrust join the orchestra. Ethan Shum (Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy). 🎟️ yourboxoffice.co.uk/public/yorkart…

Final call for young classical musicians! NYOS applications close Sunday 13 Oct at midnight — a brilliant opportunity for aspiring talent across the UK (including York! 👀). Don’t miss out! 👉 nyos.co.uk/classical-appl… #MusicEducation #YouthOrchestra

This academic year marks 30 years since York’s music service was spun out of @northyorkscc (1996) — and 15 years since York Music Centre found its home at Millthorpe School. Proud to keep music at the heart of York for generations. @ace_national @musicmarkuk @WeAreTheMU #MusicEd

Remembering Katharine, Duchess of Kent (1933–2025), who quietly taught music as “Mrs Kent” at a Hull primary school for over 13 years after retiring from royal duties. Her passion helped young musicians flourish ✨ #MusicEducation #Yorkshire #ArtsEd

As a new school year begins, teacher shortages and funding pressures continue to impact subjects like music. Access for young people—especially in disadvantaged areas—remains a key concern. #EduTwitter #MusicEducation 👉 Tuesday briefing: theguardian.com/world/2025/sep…

📉 ISM’s 2025 A-level analysis shows Music entries down 1.8% UK-wide; in England fewer than 5,000 students took A-level Music for the 3rd year running. Time to strengthen KS3–5 pathways for young musicians in York & beyond. #MusicEducation #EduTwitter 👉 ism.org/news/music-a-l…

🎨 Ed Sheeran swaps guitar for paintbrush — selling “Cosmic Carpark” art prints to raise funds for music in state schools 🎶 Plus, he’s calling on govt to invest £250m in school music after a 21% drop in provision. #MusicEducation #ArtsEd theguardian.com/music/2025/jul…

Music education on the national stage! Music Mark CEO Bridget Whyte will speak at the Labour Party Conference, pushing for stronger support for creative industries in schools. A vital moment for #MusicEducation! 🔗 musicmark.org.uk/news/ #ArtsEd #EduTwitter

One of our talented young musicians stepped up to conduct part of the rehearsal, leading the orchestra through Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony with passion and poise. 🌟 #YorkYouthOrchestra #YYO

Looking back at our amazing end-of-term concert! Junior and Intermediate Strings, Second Recorders, Minster Minstrels, and Folkestra gave fantastic performances, showcasing all their hard work this term. Such a joy to hear them play! 🎶✨ Here are some highlights from the day.

What a morning at York Music Centre! 🎶✨ We wrapped up the term with a fantastic concert! Meanwhile, renowned guitarist Marisa Sardo led an inspiring masterclass, and our Junior and Senior Concert Bands joined forces for an epic rehearsal!

York Youth Orchestra is in full swing with their final rehearsal before Sunday’s big concert! The hall is filled with incredible energy as our talented musicians bring the music to life one last time before the big performance! We can’t wait to share this with you on Sunday!

🎶 What a fantastic afternoon of music at Cliffe Castle Museum! On Sunday, the talented Minster Minstrels filled the museum with beautiful early music, delighting our audience as part of the Music at the Museum series. Images by Philip Jackson

What a fantastic afternoon of music at the St. Patrick's Day festival! Folkestra took to the stage and had the whole crowd tapping their feet and clapping along. Such an incredible energy and a brilliant performance! ☘️🎶 #Folkestra #YorkIrish #LiveMusic