Please find below a list of resources for City of Leeds Youth Music members that have been put together by the conductors to inspire and challenge members, as well as to signpost to other opportunities and things we think you might find interesting! We’re all working on getting more things together for you, so please keep checking back here.
We hope that you’re all keeping safe and well, and we are really looking forward to getting back to our normal rehearsals and seeing everyone again when we’re allowed.
All groups
BBC Young Musician category finals highlights are being broadcast – always inspiring for performance and repertoire. The Keyboard, Woodwind and Brass highlights are already available to watch on the website, and the Percussion final highlights will be broadcast Sunday 24th May, 7.00pm on BBC4.
Jess Gillam is running a new virtual orchestra playing The Beatles’ Let It Be – closing date Wednesday 27th May.
If you’re looking for something new to play, why not check out the BBC Ten Pieces?
You can find a wide variety of music to expand your horizons on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4 and 6. For a bit of humour and practice inspiration, we also love TwoSetViolin on YouTube.
For strings players, Nicola Benedetti has been uploading lots of free tutorials for all levels on her YouTube channel.
City of Leeds Youth Orchestra
The Vacation Chamber Orchestra is now registering for their 2020 online summer course.
City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra
Megan and Ralph have put together some listening for CLYTO members – with extra pointers on things to listen out for!
You can also try these Dvorak listening tasks too.
City of Leeds Youth Training Wind Orchestra
Ed and Alison have created a playlist for CLYTWO members to listen to on YouTube.
We also have a Wind Orchestras Instagram page for parents and members aged 13 or over – you can find us @cityofleedsyouthwindorchestras. Ed is adding a daily thought or challenge here!
City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra
Ed and Richard have created a playlist for CLYTWO members to listen to on YouTube.
We also have a Wind Orchestras Instagram page for parents and members aged 13 or over – you can find us @cityofleedsyouthwindorchestras. Ed is adding a daily thought or challenge here!
The Vacation Chamber Orchestra is now registering for their 2020 online summer course.
Leeds Schools’ Brass Band
Ralph has put together a playlist of some of the superstars of brass, along with some related tasks and challenges. Can you complete them all?
Leeds Schools’ String Orchestra
We have a private Facebook group for LSSO parents and carers where Hannah and Rose will be posting music and resources for members.
We also love this video about creating your own string instrument at home!
Leeds Silver Steel Sparrows
Victoria has been putting up lots of videos and resources for pan players on the Foxwood Panyard Videos and Play More At Home pages.
Leeds Youth & Schools’ Choirs
The National Youth Choir of Scotland have been adding daily activities to their website – why not give them a go? The Youth Choir are encouraged to try all of these – however there are a few activities that are suitable for those in the Schools’ Choir too!
LYJRO
We are listening to current jazz programmes on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 6 together – especially Jazz J to Z at 5pm every Saturday. If you have any thoughts on what you heard, Brendan would love to know! You can get in touch with him at brendan.duffy@leeds.gov.uk.
Roots Alive
Trad Song Tuesday is a Twitter account run by the University of Sheffield sharing music on a new theme each week.
We also love this video about creating your own string instrument at home!
