NLMC – Artforms Leeds

New! Find Your Ensemble

Thomas Baker — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:11:47 +0000

Did you know you can now search through all the ensembles run by ArtForms in Leeds and filter them based on your instrument, ability and age?

The new ‘Find Your Ensemble’ feature shows all the ensembles. You can use the filters to select your instrument, ability and age and it will show you only the ensembles which apply to you. From there, you can click on each ensemble for more information, including links to enrol.

You can find the ‘Find Your Ensemble’ in the main menu under ‘Music’, or head straight there now using this link: https://artformsleeds.co.uk/find-your-ensemble/

Adult Ensembles at Music Centres

Thomas Baker — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:22:30 +0000

Looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy playing music with others? Join an adults ensemble at a Music Centre near you!

Whether you’re finding your feet with your instrument/voice, or you’re an experienced player, there is an ensemble group for you. We’ve got groups all over Leeds ranging from classical orchestras and choirs to jazz, rock and folk groups:

Guiseley Music Centre

Community Wind Band

Horsforth Music Centre

Adult Strings
Woodwind Ensemble
Jazz Band
Dixieland Swing
Latin Jazz (Salsa)
Concert Band
Blues Band
A Capella (singing)
Sing The Shows

North Leeds Music Centre

String Orchestra
Senior Orchestra
Jazz Orchestra
No Dots (Training Jazz)
Concert Band
Rock Band
Sing 4 Fun

Rothwell Music Centre

Mixed Ensemble

Wetherby Music Centre

Adult Ensemble

To enrol or enquire, please visit the Music Centre page or contact the relevant head of centre (details on the information page of each music centre).

Billy’s Mini Rave at North Leeds Music Centre – 23rd Nov 2024

Thomas Baker — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:15:41 +0000

Join North Leeds Music Centre as we kick off the festive season in style!

We welcome families to a fun, high energy movement and music session in collaboration with DJ School UK and dance artist Rachel Dean. Expect an interactive session as we take over the dance studio for the morning.

This event is aimed at 3-7yr olds however EVERYONE is welcome! Tickets are limited and are on a first come first served basis. This event is free of charge although we will be taking donations on the door.

9.00am to 10.30am – North Leeds Music Centre (Dance hall)

Tickets

For tickets, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/2enbhoh3cuHhYwsN7

Tickets are limited and booking in advance is essential. Tickets are free of charge but we will be taking donations on the door.

Sign up is open for Music Centres!

Tilly Jackson — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:06:49 +0000

Want to play an instrument or sing? Maybe join a group and play together? Improve your skills?
Get expert tuition and friendly support on a Saturday morning at..

All ages welcome – from under 5’s groups to adults
Great value for money – affordable rates starting as little as £4 per session with concessions and special offers
7 Music Centres to choose from around the city on Saturday mornings during term time- East Leeds and Kippax, Guiseley, Horsforth, North Leeds, Rothwell, South Leeds and Wetherby
Find out more details about each music centre here including information about classes and ensembles.

Register here:

East Leeds and Kippax

Guiseley

Horsforth

North Leeds

Rothwell

South Leeds

Wetherby

FREE North Leeds summer music club, 6th-8th August

Catherine Lloyd — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:14:23 +0000

North Leeds Music Centre is running a FREE summer club at Roundhay School (Old Park Road, LS8 1ND), open to all learners in the Roundhay / Chapel Allerton / Moortown areas. If you are outside of these areas we may still be able to fit you in – please email north.leeds.music.centre@leeds.gov.uk and we’ll see what we can do.

OPTION 1 – JUST PLAY (ages 8-11)
If you are either a total beginner or have been having whole class music lessons at school, this is for you.… Over the three days you’ll work in a small group to build up from the basics on ukuleles, keyboards and other instruments towards a group performance at the end of the final day. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it all comes together!

OPTION 2 – MINI ORCHESTRA (ages 8-18)
If you’ve been learning a string, brass or woodwind instrument for a year or more, this is a chance to take things to the next stage. You’ll spend the first half of the morning working in a small group depending what instrument you play, followed by a session with everyone playing together, building up towards a performance on the final day.

OPTION 3 – ROCK BAND (ages 8-18)
If you’ve been learning guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or any other rock-friendly instrument (vocalists welcome!), this is the group for you. You will be working in a group of players of similar age and ability, supported by expert tutors from ArtForms, towards a final day performance of well-known songs and/or your own material!

The sessions run from 10am till 1pm across all three days, with a performance for parents at midday on the final day. A creche will be available for younger siblings.

If you’re interested, please download an application form here:

Just Play
Orchestra + Rock Band

Forms should be returned to Mark Sturdy, ArtForms, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, Leeds LS28 5TA, or emailed to north.leeds.music.centre@leeds.gov.uk. Places are limited so don’t delay!