City of Leeds Youth Music

Do you sing or play an instrument? You could join one of our music groups for young people in Leeds!

ArtForms is proud to manage City of Leeds Youth Music (CLYM) Groups on behalf of  Leeds Music Education Partnership. These ensembles offer the highest level of music-making opportunities to young people in Leeds aged 19 and under.

The City of Leeds Youth Music groups meet weekly during the Leeds term time. Please click here to see the Leeds City Council School Calendar for 2010-20.

Please click on the links on the left to learn more about each of the different CLYM groups.

To find out about upcoming events, including open rehearsals where you can come along and try out a group for free, please click on ‘Events and Performances’ at the top of this page.

Information about fees and funding can be found on the second page of the enrolment form which you can download here. Some fee waivers and bursaries are available for those who need them. If you would like to discuss these options for your child, please email educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk. 

If you would like to know more about City of Leeds Youth Music Groups, please email educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk or ring the ArtForms office on 0113 37 82850.

Open Rehearsals for the Autumn Term will take place between 2nd-17th September. Please see the individual group pages for more information.

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra is still accepting applications for 2019-20 for bassoon, double bass and viola. If you would like to find out more about this, please email educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk. Information about auditions for the 2020-21 orchestra will be posted on the website around April 2020.