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 22nd January – Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra, Pudsey Civic Hall, 5-7pm

Tuesday 23rd January – City of Leeds Youth Training Wind Orchestra, Pudsey Civic Hall, 5.15-6.45pm

Wednesday 24th January – Leeds Youth Singers, Music House Leeds, 8.30pm

Friday 26th January – Roots Alive (5-6.30pm), Leeds School Brass Ensemble (5.15-6.15pm), Leeds Schools String Orchestra (6.30-8pm), City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra (6.45-8.45pm) all at Pudsey Civic Hall.

You can apply by completing this Google Form or please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk if you wish to come along and try out!

Friday 17th June / Friday 10th June / Friday 1st July
4-6pm, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, LS28 5TA

Sunday 3rd July
10.30am-6pm, Music House, St Mark’s Avenue, LS2 9BN

We are able to provide an accompanist free of charge; if you would like to use this service please enclose a copy of the piano accompaniment for your accompanied piece with your application form.

If you are not able to make these dates but would still like to apply, please do return an application form with an explanation and we will do our best to arrange an alternative audition date for you.

We do not have strict criteria for applying to either group and you do not need to have taken any exams, however as a guide to the standard of playing expected, we suggest that CLYWO is suitable for those playing at around Grade 5 or above, and CLYO is suitable for those playing at around Grade 6 or above.

To apply, please complete an application form and return it to educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk, or by post to:

ArtForms
Pudsey Civic Hall
Dawson’s Corner
LS28 5TA

A Word version of the form is available on request from educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk.

The deadline for applications is 2pm on Friday 10th June 2022.

Click here to view the Application Form and Information Sheet.

The deadline for applications is 2pm on Wednesday 30th September 2020.

Applications can be returned by email to Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk, or by post to ArtForms, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, Leeds, LS28 5TA. Due to the ongoing pandemic, we advise that you return your application by email to ensure that you meet the deadline.

Audition slots will be allocated in the first week of October.

Both orchestras perform regularly in venues such as Leeds Town Hall, and have the opportunity to go on tour on alternating years. It is not necessary to have taken any exams to apply to audition, however it is suggested that applicants are playing at around Grade 5 standard for CLYWO and Grade 6 for CLYO.

Please note that auditions will run subject to guidance from both the Government and Leeds City Council, and may need to be cancelled at short notice. We will have social distancing and hygiene policies in place on the day, and all applicants will be made aware of these in advance. Please also be aware that while we are auditioning for the 20-21 academic year, we do not yet have a confirmed date for a return to rehearsals.

If you would like any further information, please contact Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk.

You may choose to audition for one or both of these groups, if you choose to audition for both you will only be required to audition once.

Date: Saturday 16th June 2018, with further auditions on subsequent Friday evenings if necessary.
Time: Auditions will run all day on Saturday, with slots assigned after all applications have been returned.
Location: Farsley Farfield Primary School, Cote Lane, LS28 5ED

To apply, please print and complete this form (click here to open) and return no later than Thursday 31st May 2018. Please ensure you read the Information Sheet carefully. Applications can be returned by post to:

CLYM Auditions, ArtForms
Pudsey Civic Hall
Dawson’s Corner
Leeds
LS28 5TA

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk, or ring the ArtForms office on 0113 37 82850.