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/instrument…

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/y…

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-applica… #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/s…

📉 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-level-r…

🎨 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/j…

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 – at Bishopthorpe, England

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. – at Rome, Lazio

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! – at York, England