Events
Secondary Music Teachers Meet-up
March 5th 2026
CPD
Welcome Secondary Music Teachers! Are you ready to connect, share ideas, and unwind with fellow music educators? Join us for the Secondary Music Teachers Meet-up - a fun and casual gathering just for you. Let's discuss lesson plans, new teaching resources, and more! This event is in person, so get ready to socialize and network with like-minded professionals in the music education field. Mark your calendars and come ready to mingle and make new connections. See you there!
Violin Workshop
March 15th 2026
Masterclass
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 Violin
Each participant / ensemble should be of school age and a minimum standard of Grade 5. Only one piece needs to be prepared.
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 Bradley Creswick and take place in The Recital Room at St Peters School (13-18) from 13:00 until 16:00
Bradley Creswick is an internationally acclaimed violinist. He was appointed leader and first violinist of the Royal Northern Sinfonia Orchestra (RNSO) in 1984 and three years later moved to London to lead the Philharmonia Orchestra, still retaining a relationship with the RNSO.
Approved Tutor Meeting
April 13th 2026
CPD
We look forward to continuing the great working partnership with all tutors of York in April at our Instrumental Tutors Training Day. The day is packed full of helpful and informative information, with hopefully numerous 'take-aways' to help you throughout the new academic year.
But, one of the best parts of the day is simply networking with other tutors and building those friendship / colleague relationships while eating some delicious cake from us.
Pleae note: Lunch can be purchased at the Clifton Explore Library and parking is available.
Shared resources: Do you have any instrumental music books you no longer need, ABRSM exam books? Early instrumental teaching books? Bring them to the day and let's share and support each other.
Primary Meet-up
May 13th 2026
CPD
An invitation to all Music Leads from York and North Yorkshire primary schools to attend our next primary music meetup: Creating a Early Years Curricululm, including SEND training, presented by Caroline Waddington-Jones and Jenni Cohen, Music Education Lectures at York University
Time will be given to sharing or trying out new schemes of learning, 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.
Approved Tutor Meeting
May 30th 2026
CPD
We look forward to continuing the great working partnership with all tutors of York in May at our Instrumental Tutors Training Day. The day is packed full of helpful and informative information, with hopefully numerous 'take-aways' to help you throughout the new academic year.
But, one of the best parts of the day is simply networking with other tutors and building those friendship / colleague relationships while eating some delicious cake from us.
Pleae note: Lunch can be purchased at the Clifton Explore Library and parking is available.
Shared resources: Do you have any instrumental music books you no longer need, ABRSM exam books? Early instrumental teaching books? Bring them to the day and let's share and support each other.