Events
Approved Tutors Training
April 22nd 2025
CPD
After such positive work with a wonderful group of tutors in September 2024, we continue our support and offering to all York Instrumental Tutors. As this is such a vital update for all Approved Tutors, the session will be delivered twice to ensure all York Approved tutors are able to attend one, (other available date is Saturday 24th May 10am).
The session will include: Implementing Approved Tutors Passport (ready for delivery in September), discussion surrounding composition or WCET delivery as well as A Level performances. What a great way to network and chat. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Use the link below to book a place!
Primary Meet Up
April 30th 2025
CPD
An invitation to all Music Leads from York and North Yorkshire primary schools to attend our next primary music meetup: 'Confidence in delivering composition in the classroom'.
Throughout the session, hands-on music making will be created by all, so get ready to have fun and experience others composition skills.
We aim to show you basic techniques and knowledge when delivering a composition lesson, plus support in achieving the most out of your Scheme of Learning. All while of course, enjoying cake and tea.
We encourage all colleagues to bring and share a topic or scheme that works well in their school.
York Guildhall Orchestra
May 18th 2025
Partner event
York Music Hub and York Guildhall Orchestra are delighted to be working in partnership to provide up to 200 free tickets for school-aged children/young people and accompanying adults, to YGO's upcoming concert at York Barbican on 18th May 2025 at 15:00
The free ticket allocation per family works as follows:
1 child ticket + 1 accompanying adult ticket
2 or more child tickets + up to 2 accompanying adult tickets
This form needs to be completed by a parent/carer, and submitted as soon as possible to secure tickets. In order to avoid disappointment, don't delay submitting the form, as tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Approved Tutors Training
May 24th 2025
CPD
After such positive work with a wonderful group of tutors in September 2024, we continue our support and offering to all York Instrumental Tutors. As this is such a vital update for all Approved Tutors, the session will be delivered twice to ensure all York Approved tutors are able to attend one, (other available date is April 22nd 2025 at 15:30).
The session will include: Implementing Approved Tutors Passport (ready for delivery in September), discussion surrounding composition or WCET delivery as well as A Level performances. What a great way to network and chat. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Use the link below to book a place!
Piano Workshop
June 1st 2025
Hub event
York Music Hub and York Guildhall Orchestra work in partnership to deliver workshops from professional musicians across the year. This workshop has a focus on Piano
Each participant / ensemble should be of school age and a minimum standard of Grade 5. Only one piece needs to be prepared. Participants are welcome and encouraged to bring their own accompanist. If participants require a pianist to accompany them, they must inform us on their application form.
There is a charge of £25 for each workshop, whether its a solo, duet or ensemble, participant which can be paid by cash or cheque on the door. Participants eligible for Free School Meals, Pupil Premium and those who are Looked after may participate for free.
The workshop will be led by Adam Swayne from the RNCM. Click below to book a place and read more.
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
June 11th 2025
Partner event
Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for a performance of The Fairy Queen. Composer James Redwood and writer Hazel Gould weave their creative magic, seamlessly blending the story of Shakespeare and the music of Henry Purcell’s 1692 opera into a magical new adventure for the whole family. Our reimagining is about wishes that come true, and what happens when they do, as we learn about friendship, love and telling the truth…
Details and booking information to follow
Choral Festival 2025
June 18th 2025
Hub event
The fantastic Choral Festival is back again this year over three whole days! We would love as many schools as possible to take part. Watch this page for future bookings and tickets.
Everything Day - Brass
July 5th 2025
Hub event
Join us at the University of York for a day of all things brass. Details and booking information to follow
York Schools' Music Network
July 10th 2025
Hub event
We would like to invite you to join colleagues from both Primary and Secondary, including both state and independent sector across the city of York for a twilight network event on 10th July 2025, at Jospeh Rowntree School
Details and booking information to follow