Artforms Leeds

EPOS Orchestra Day
2023-07-07 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Wetherby High School, Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, LS22 6JS, United Kingdom
This is a full day of musical activity designed to support students’ instrumental learning. Working with experienced instrumental teachers, they will receive help and guidance to build and develop the key musical skills they have been working on in their small group lessons at school. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their confidence playing a range of different ensemble pieces in a larger ensemble.

Kirkstall Festival
2023-07-08 11:30 - 14:00 | Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH
Join the Leeds Youth Jazz-Rock Orchestra and City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra as they perform at Kirkstall Festival.
Kirkstall Festival is a volunteer-run community event held every year in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey.
Free entry.

Music for a Summer Afternoon - Leeds Youth Singers
2023-07-08 15:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Church, Market Pl, Malton, YO17 7LX
Midsummer Concert. Leeds Youth Singers with Scarborough Music Centre musicians present ‘Music for a Summer Afternoon’ at St Michael’s Church
Flyer for summer concert in Malton 8th July 23

Leeds Schools Concert
2023-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Leeds Cathedral, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BE
Leeds Cathedral welcomes hundreds of children from schools across Leeds for this joyful summer celebration. The event features children from the 4–7 and 7–11 age-groups, and the Leeds Cathedral Children’s Choir, highlighting the key role of music in schools to bring children together and raise their aspirations.

Opera North Youth Chorus Auditions July 2023
2023-07-13 18:00 - 21:00
Applications Deadline: Friday July 7th 2023
Registration for the Opera North Youth Company auditions 2023 is now open! Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/VyatyM85Cg
Open to all aged 16-19 (including those aged 15 who are turning 16 in the next academic year)
Auditions will be split into two parts: 10-minute solo vocal slot and a 20-minute group drama session.
Please prepare one song of your own choice (unaccompanied or piano accompaniment). This can be of any style but should be something you are passionate about, and which shows off your voice. Max 3 minutes.
All auditions will take place at the Howard Opera Centre in Leeds.
For anyone unable to make this date, please indicate this when filling out the online application form and Opera North will be in touch if any additional dates become available. We are also happy to accept video auditions.

ARC 23 - Leeds Youth Opera
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16 | Carriageworks Theatre, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD
Leeds Youth Opera are delighted to announce a new one-act opera commission to celebrate their 50th anniversary – postponed by Covid-19 to July 2022!
The celebrated creative team of Lewis Murphy (composer) and Laura Attridge (librettist) – working under the partnership Murphy & Attridge – have now completed work on ‘ARC23’ – a pertinent and gripping tale for our time, exploring our changing climate, the nature of isolation, and the intractable nature of human behaviour:
“An expeditionary space force sets forth to establish a new colony for humanity, who are escaping a dying home planet. When communications with Earth fail, however, and all hope seems lost, how will the crew navigate their way out of the unknown …”
Laura Attridge (librettist) – “I am honoured to be a part of the celebration of Leeds Youth Opera’s 50th anniversary, particularly as a Yorkshire lass, myself! This commission for the performers of LYO offers a fantastic opportunity to write a piece which not only showcases their talents but also speaks to their concerns as young people in the world today”
Lewis Murphy (composer) – “I am thrilled to be writing a new opera for the 50th anniversary of Leeds Youth Opera, a company whose ambition and commitment to youth music making are simply inspirational.”
There will be three performances across three consecutive nights:
Thu 14 Jul 2022, 7.30 pm
Fri 15 Jul 2022, 7.30 pm
Sun 16 Jul 2022, 7.30 pm
Running time: approximately 1 hour.
For more information and to book tickets, click here.

Strings Day - Concert
2023-07-14 19:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Our city’s young string players will join together to workshop pieces during the day. They will be joined in the evening by some of our City of Leeds Youth Music groups to perform.
Start time: 7pm
Please click here to purchase tickets from Ticketsource.

City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Concert - Selby Abbey
2023-07-17 19:00 | Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU, United Kingdom
Join our City of Leeds Youth Orchestra as they perform in the magnificent Selby Abbey.
City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Concert at Selby Abbey event tickets from TicketSource.
Tickets are £10 for adults and Free for under 18’s, carers and Artforms staff.

No Strings Attached Concert
2023-07-18 19:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Join our Wind Orchestra and Training Wind Orchestra in their final concert of the year.
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City of Leeds Youth Music Ceilidh
2023-07-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
The Friends of CLYO are hosting a cultural music feast for all. Arrive in your best outfit!
Tickets will be £5 for adults and free for U18s and carers. There will be limited tickets available so please purchase in advance to avoid disappointment! All proceeds will be going to music needs of all the CLYM groups.
Tickets can be purchased here – City of Leeds Youth Music Ceilidh at Pudsey Civic Hall event tickets from TicketSource

Summer Music Camp - Leeds Junior Conservatoire
2023-07-25 10:00 - 15:30 | Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds Conservatoire, 3 Quarry Hill, LS2 7PD
This one-day event is perfect for children and young people aged 8-14 who are interested in learning about music and creating their own song. They will get hands on experience in song writing and leave with a recording of their own song.
Children will be grouped by age (8-10, and 11-14). All instruments and singers are welcome, but to get the most out of the day it’s recommended that the children and young people have been playing for at least a year.
In the morning they will learn about song writing, different starting points for writing music, how to structure a song, create their own melodies and write lyrics. After lunch they will be performing their song ready to be recorded at the end of the day.
Bursaries
There are bursaries available for children from households with lower incomes. Please see the organiser’s event page for more details.
For more information, click here.

North Leeds Jazz Orchestra at Temple Newsam Estate
2023-09-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Temple Newsam House and Estate, Temple Newsam Road, Off Selby Rd, Leeds, LS15 0AE
North Leeds Jazz Orchestra perform a free programme of jazz favourites at Temple Newsam Estate on Sunday 3 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.

There is still time!
2023-09-09 00:00 - 2023-10-06 10:00
Have you enrolled yet?
Want to learn to play an instrument or sing? Already play, but want to improve? Get expert tuition and friendly support at one of our Leeds Music Centres, run on Saturday mornings at venues all over Leeds. All ages are welcome, including under 5s to over 60s. We have something for everyone, from fun beginner groups to advanced ensembles, covering all styles and levels of experience.
For more details scan the QR code in the poster above or simply click on the link below.
Music Centres – Artforms Leeds

Leeds Cathedral Senior Girls Choir – Pergolesi: Stabat Mater
2023-09-14 19:00 | Leeds Cathedral, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BE
Join us for a performance of Pergolesi’s masterpiece, sung by the Cathedral Senior Girls Choir and soloists, accompanied by strings.
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Roots Alive - Ceilidh
2023-10-07 19:00
Did you come to the wonderful Roots Alive ceilidh at the end of the summer term? Or heard about it and wish you had? Well now’s your chance – Roots Alive are giving another ceilidh with Tricia our fantastic caller on Saturday 7th October. It’s at St Mary’s Church Hall, Whitkirk, LS15 0AA, 7:00pm – 9:30pm with a bring and share supper. Tickets are free for anyone in education, adult tickets are £5 in advance or £7 on the door. Phone Tony Bond for tickets: 0113 260 5027

Folk & Roots Guitar Workshop
2023-10-14 11:20 - 12:50 | Allerton CE Primary School, Lingfield Approach, Leeds, LS17 7HL, United Kingdom
We are excited to welcome Simon Robinson to North Leeds Music Centre to lead an old-time workshop.
Guitarists who attend are invited to return to our Guitar Ensemble for seven further sessions before performing a set at our Christmas Concert with Simon.
1+ yrs experience required.
Contact north.leeds.music.centre@leeds.gov.uk for enquires & to book your free place.

Open rehearsals - City of Leeds Youth Music Groups
2023-10-16 17:00 - 2023-10-20 21:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
If you are thinking of joining one of the City of Leeds Youth Music Groups, come to one of our open rehearsals to see if it’s right for you.
Monday 16th – Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra, 5-7pm
Tuesday 17th – City of Leeds Youth Training Wind Orchestra, 5.15-6.45pm
Wednesday 18th – Leeds Youth Singers, 7-8.30pm (Music House)
Friday 20th – City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra 6.45-8.45pm, Leeds Schools Brass Ensemble 5.15-6.15pm, Leeds Schools String Orchestra 6.30-8pm , Roots Alive 5-6.30pm
Please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk if you wish to come along and try out!

CLYTWO Concert @ Pudsey Civic Hall
2023-10-24 18:15 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Informal Concert for parents of the City of Leeds Youth Training Wind Orchestra at Pudsey Civic Hall

CLYO half-term course
2023-10-30 10:00 - 2023-10-31 16:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra’s half term course. 10am-4pm @ Pudsey Civic Hall

An audience with Abel Selaocoe
2023-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Stylus (Leeds university union), LS2 9JT
We are delighted to announce that a fantastic opportunity has arisen to see cellist Abel Selaocoe at Stylus, the Leeds University Union on the 4th November 2023, 5-6pm. The evening will include a 40 minute performance and a Q and A session. This would be a perfect opportunity for any GSCE or A level students, or indeed young musicians.  LMEP has commissioned this performance ahead of his scheduled evening concert at Stylus Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble – Leeds University Union Events (leedsunionevents.com).
Abel is a South African cellist who made his solo BBC Proms debut in 2021 and has worked with several orchestras around the UK. More information about him can be found here Abel Selaocoe.
This promises to be an amazing night and a great opportunity to see and talk to a professional performer up close.
For tickets, go to An audience with Abel Selaocoe at Stylus event tickets from TicketSource
Price – £5 child, £8 adult

Remembrance Concert – 12 November 2023
2023-11-12 16:00 | Leeds Cathedral, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BE
Remembrance Concert – 12 November, 4:00 pm: A concert given by Leeds Cathedral Choir, including Faure’s beautiful Requiem.

Remembrance Concert with CLYWO, CLYTO & LSBE
2023-11-12 19:00
The City of Leeds Youth Wind and Training Orchestras and the Leeds Schools Brass Ensembles are holding a concert for Remembrance day @ Pudsey Parish Church.
Adults £6. U18s/carers free
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Key Stage 5 Piano Event
2023-11-17 13:30 - 16:30 | Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds Conservatoire, 3 Quarry Hill, LS2 7PD
This is a great opportunity to hear a great piano performer at Leeds Conservatoire, with an opportunity to meet them from 3.30-4.30pm.
This event is free, funded by LMEP and Bradford Music Education Hub. Please reserve a space using this link.

LSSO Concert
2023-11-17 19:30 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Informal Concert for parents of the Leeds Schools String Orchestra at Pudsey Civic Hall

Speedwell Dance presents Thumbelina
2023-11-18 12:15 - 13:30 | Allerton CE Primary School, Lingfield Approach, Leeds, LS17 7HL, United Kingdom
Brought to life through dance, live music and song, THUMBELINA is a gentle and playful performance
with the beauty of the natural world at its heart.
Children are invited to take part in Thumbelina’s journey, build a shelter from sticks and escape with her from a hungry toad. Through their play Thumbelina gains the strength to carry on and make it safely home.
Running time:1 hour, including interactive play.
Saturday 18 November 12.30pm (arrive 12.15pm)
Tickets: Pay As You Feel – donations welcome. Go to https://forms.gle/C4vVN4Sj9cx3Vsh86 to book.
North Leeds Music Centre
Allerton C of E Primary School
Lingfield Approach,
Alwoodley Leeds LS17 7HL
Thumbelina A5 Leaflet

City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Concert
2023-11-18 19:00 | St Edmund’s Church, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1JN
Programme
Beethoven Egmont Overture
Grieg Selection of pieces from Peer Gynt
Carwithen Suffolk Suite
Smyth The Wreckers Overture
Holst Selection from The Planets

Adults £6. U18s/carers free
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Open rehearsals - City of Leeds Youth Music Groups
2023-11-20 17:00 - 2023-11-24 21:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
If you are thinking of joining one of the City of Leeds Youth Music Groups, come to one of our open rehearsals to see if it’s right for you.
Monday 20th – Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra, 5-7pm
Tuesday 21st – City of Leeds Youth Training Wind Orchestra, 5.15-6.45pm
Wednesday 22nd – Leeds Youth Singers, 7-8.30pm (Music House)
Friday 24th – City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra 6.45-8.45pm, Leeds Schools Brass Ensemble 5.15-6.15pm, Leeds Schools String Orchestra 6.30-8pm , Roots Alive 5-6.30pm
Please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk if you wish to come along and try out!

Holbeck Christmas Market, featuring Roots Alive
2023-11-25 12:00 - 12:45 | St Matthew’s Community Centre, St Matthews Community Centre, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 9NR
Saturday 25th November, 12pm-12:45pm @ St Matthews Community Centre, Holbeck, LS11 9NR

Winter Voices 2023
2023-11-28 18:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
A celebration of the Leeds Schools’ choir with guest appearances from Guiseley School choir, Allerton Grange choir and our very own Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra (LYJRO).
Doors Open at 5:30PM
Tickets – £8 per adult, £6 per child. Children under the age of 3 may enter for free if seated on a parents lap, but for their own chair a £6 ticket is required.
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Horsforth Music Centre - Children's Concert, Horsforth School, 9th December 2pm-4pm
2023-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Horsforth School, Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RF, United Kingdom
CHILDREN’S CONCERT, HORSFORTH SCHOOL, 9th DECEMBER 2pm-4pm
This will feature the following groups:

First Orchestra
Guitars + ukulele
1:1 singing
Keyboards
Junior and Senior Choirs
Beginner and Continuation Brass
Steel Pans

… and a festive finale, led by the orchestra and including everyone else, with audience participation!
This will take place in the lovely new sixth form block, not the main school building that HMC normally uses. This is at the top end of the car park / tennis court area behind the main school. There will be signs!
Entry is pay as you feel (no tickets), and if you can, please donate some mince pies / cakes / any other treats for break time snacks.
