city of leeds youth music – Artforms Leeds https://artformsleeds.co.uk Arts and Music Education Service Leeds Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:52:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-Artforms-Logo-Transparent-icon-32x32.png city of leeds youth music – Artforms Leeds https://artformsleeds.co.uk 32 32 ArtForms Summer Concerts! https://artformsleeds.co.uk/uncategorized/artforms-summer-concerts/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:59:48 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?p=21340 Read More]]>
🎶 ArtForms Summer Concerts are here! 🎶
We’re excited to share a fantastic line-up of live music this summer! 🤩
From jazz and classical to big bands, there’s something for everyone. Expect energy, creativity, and unforgettable performances from our talented young musicians—come along and show your support! 🌟
🎵 Sat 13th June – Wetherby, South Leeds and Rothwell Music Centre Summer Concerts – 10am
🎵 Sat 27th June – City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra Concert – York St John University, 7pm – https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clywo-concert-3/
🎵 Sat 27th June – Horsforth Music Centre Concert Band at Horsforth Festival – Hall Park, Horsforth, 1pm – https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/hmc-concert-band-horsforth-festival-at-hall-park/
🎵 Wed 1st July – Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra – The Wardrobe, Leeds, 7.30pm (cancelled, refunds issued)
🎵 Sat 4th July – City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Pre-Tour Concert – Selby Abbey, 7pm – https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clyo-pre-tour-concert/
🎵Thu 9th July – Leeds Secondary School Bands – The Wardrobe, Leeds, 7pm
🎵 Sat 11th July – City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra, Roots Alive & Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra at Kirkstall Festival – Kirkstall Abbey, Time TBC – https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/kirkstall-festival-2/
🎵Tue 14th -21st July – City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Tour 2026 – Zaragoza, Spain
Visit our Youtube channel to see clips of our youth groups playing: LYMF Leeds Arena 2025 highlights – YouTube
]]> City of Leeds Youth Music Ensembles – Open Rehearsals https://artformsleeds.co.uk/music/city-of-leeds-youth-music-ensembles-open-rehearsals/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:14:41 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?p=20980 Read More]]>

Aged under 19 and play an instrument?

Why not come along to our Open Rehearsals on Tuesday 20th and Friday 23rd January 2026?

We are opening up places for:

Tuesday Groups:

Friday Groups:

Meet the conductors and members and see if the groups are right for you.

If you are interested, please email ArtForms at educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk

]]> City of Leeds Youth Orchestra and City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra auditions https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/city-of-leeds-youth-orchestra-and-city-of-leeds-youth-wind-orchestra-auditions/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20900 Read More]]> We are delighted to share with you that applications are now open for the auditions for all instruments for the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra and the City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra for September 2026. Auditions will take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026 at Music House, St. Mark’s House, 1 St. Mark’s Avenue, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9BN.

Many people who join CLYO and CLYWO do so because of what they have heard about the groups from our current members, so please do share this with anyone you know who may be interested, as well as with your instrumental teachers. (Generally, you must be approximately grade 6 and above).

The auditions are open to all secondary students aged between 11) and 18 years old (You must be at or starting secondary school in September 2026)

The online application form can be found here (google form). Closing date 5pm Friday 15th May 2026.

https://forms.gle/ZCfz4faSafFyA6Jc9

Please find attached more information about the format of the auditions, however if you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

https://artformsleeds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Audition-Information-Sheet-2026-27.pdf

]]> The Snowman And The Snowdog Live https://artformsleeds.co.uk/music/the-snowman-and-the-snowdog-live/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:45:44 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?p=20868 Read More]]>

 

We warmly invite you to watch ‘The Snowman and The Snowdog’ with the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra performing live.

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra will be performing the score for our screening of this fantastic family Christmas film, which is the incredibly well-received sequel to the famous 1982 original. Join us for this special performance and revel in the Christmas spirit in front of a full-size orchestra!

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra is a 70-strong group of young orchestral musicians playing at the highest standards. The orchestra is conducted by Mark Edwards, and welcomes string, woodwind, brass and percussion players of approximately Grade 6 standard and above. Generally, members are between 13 and 18 years old. CLYO play the full range of symphonic repertoire and perform in venues across Leeds.

In 2024 we performed two concerts for schools showing The Snowman, so it is fantastic that we are able to offer a similar opportunity again this year. The concerts for schools are now sold out but we still have some tickets remaining for the evening public performance at 6pm.

If the above ticket shop isn’t working, please use the link below to visit the event page on Ticketsource.co.uk

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/artforms-music-service/the-snowman-and-the-snowdog-for-public/e-qmmjoj

]]> Upcoming Concerts This Winter https://artformsleeds.co.uk/music/upcoming-concerts/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:41:38 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?p=20721 Read More]]> This winter, we’re back with a strong programme of events as we count down to Christmas!

The following concerts are taking place between now and the new year. Please click on each one for more information including time, date, location and where to purchase tickets:

All of our players have been practising and rehearsing hard, so please join us to celebrate the season and help make their efforts worthwhile!

]]> City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Concert https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clyo-concert-2/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20480 £7 adult (including booking fee). U18s free

 

If the above ticket shop doesn’t work, please click the link below to go to ticketsource.co.uk
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/artforms-music-service/city-of-leeds-youth-orchestra-concert/2025-11-22/19:00/t-vxevojp

 

]]> City of Leeds Youth Music Open Rehearsals https://artformsleeds.co.uk/music/city-of-leeds-youth-music-open-rehearsals/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:16:40 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?p=20412 Read More]]>

City of Leeds Youth Music Open Rehearsals for Primary Students

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting open rehearsals for our City of Leeds Youth Music (CLYM) groups again this year. We invite students to join us at our open rehearsal to experience what our groups have to offer. This is a great opportunity for young musicians to explore new musical opportunities and meet like-minded peers. We look forward to welcoming new faces to our CLYM family through these open rehearsals.

Tuesday 7th October
Leeds Schools’ Wind Orchestra, 5:15-6:45pm. Grades 1 – 4.

Friday 10th October
Leeds Schools’ Brass Ensemble, 5:15-6:15pm. Grades 1 – 4.

Leeds Schools’ String Orchestra, 6:30-8pm. Grades 1 – 4.

All rehearsals take place at Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA. Please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk for any further information and to book a place.

 

City of Leeds Youth Music Open Rehearsals for Secondary Students

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting open rehearsals for our City of Leeds Youth Music (CLYM) groups again this year. We invite students to join us at our open rehearsal to experience what our groups have to offer. This is a great opportunity for young musicians to explore new musical opportunities and meet like-minded peers. We look forward to welcoming new faces to our CLYM family through these open rehearsals.

Tuesday 7th October
Leeds Youth Jazz-Rock Orchestra, 5-7pm. Grade 5+. Trombone and tenor saxophone spaces still available.

Leeds Schools’ Wind Orchestra, 5:15-6:45pm. Grades 1 – 4.

Friday 10th October
Roots Alive Folk Group, 5-6:30pm. Grades 4+. Guitar, strings and woodwind. There are also opportunities for keyboard players to try out the piano accordion and for drummers to try out the cajon or Irish bodhran.

Leeds Schools’ Brass Ensemble, 5:15-6:15pm. Grades 1 – 4.

Leeds Schools’ String Orchestra, 6:30-8pm. Grades 1 – 4.

City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra, 6:45-8:45pm. Grades 4 – 6.

All rehearsals take place at Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA. Please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk for any further information and to book a place.

 

Megan Hart – Assistant Head, ArtForms

]]> Primary Music Leaders Network Session 2 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/primary-music-leaders-network-session-2-3/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20313 Read More]]> The second of three sessions offering curriculum support, practical music-making and sharing best practice. All Primary Music Leaders are very welcome!

Session details

Date: 9th February 2026

Day: Monday

Time: 16:00 – 17:15

Venue: Microsoft Teams

Course code: PMLN2

For more information and to sign up for this event, go to https://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Event/277900

]]> Primary Music Leaders Network Session 1 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/primary-music-leaders-network-session-1-2/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20310 Read More]]> The first of three sessions offering curriculum support, practical music-making and sharing best practice. All Primary Music Leaders are very welcome!

Session details

Date: 20th October 2025

Day: Monday

Time: 16:00 – 17:15

Venue: Microsoft Teams

Course Code: PMLN1

For more information and to sign up for this event, go to https://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Event/277897

]]> The Role of the Primary Music Leader https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/the-role-of-the-primary-music-leader-2/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20308 Read More]]> A support session for new primary music leaders or those who feel the need to refresh the various responsibilities of leading music in schools.

Session details

Date: 6th October 2025

Day: Monday

Time: 16:00 – 17:15

Venue: Microsoft Teams

To book your place, please follow the link below:
https://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Event/277890

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