Tuesday 15^th October

Leeds Youth Jazz-Rock Orchestra, 5-7pm. Grade 5+ (Please note that we are currently only looking for Tenor Saxophone and Trombone players at this time).

Leeds Schools’ Wind Orchestra, 5.15-6.45pm. Grade 1-4.

Leeds Youth Singers, 5.30 – 7pm (for high school singers interested in jazz, folk, and pop). 

Friday 18th October

Roots Alive 5-6.30pm. Grade 4+ (Please note that we are particularly keen to hear from guitar, keyboard, and percussion players)

Leeds Schools’ Brass Ensemble 5.15-6.15pm. Grade 1-4

Leeds Schools’ String Orchestra 6.30-8pm. Grade 1-4

City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra 6.45-8.45pm. Grade 4-6

Please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk if you wish to come along and try out!

Please check out our City of Leeds Youth Music web pages for more details on each group!

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra are putting out a second call for the following instruments:

• Viola
• Trombone
• Percussion
• Clarinet

Auditions for these instruments will take place on Friday 20^th September at Pudsey Civic Hall. Auditionees will be asked to play two contrasting pieces of at least a Grade 6 standard and an orchestral excerpt (which will be sent out two weeks before). There is no accompanist available on this date, so all pieces will be unaccompanied.

If you play any of the instruments above and would like to audition for CLYO, please complete this google form – https://forms.gle/2t2nW19SSRnhWX5C9

The deadline is Friday 30^th August 2024.

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra is not looking for applications for instruments other than those listed at this time.

Please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk if you have any questions.

You must be a resident in Leeds or attending a Leeds school/college (anybody from outside of Leeds will be subject to review).

The deadline to apply is 2pm on 26^th May 2024. Please complete the google form – https://forms.gle/sCCeyFGNsYrPeDW47.

If you have any further questions, please contact us via educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk or 0113 3782850.

Audition information sheet CLYO CLYWO 2024

This memorable event will cover music from the Classical greats, to Stage, Screen, Carols and more, so there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Let us really appreciate the talents of the City of Leeds Youth Music groups and showcase the hard work and dedication of all involved.

Adults £6. U18s/carers free.

Christmas Concert at Pudsey Civic Hall event tickets from TicketSource

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.

Watch the video here!

If you’re interested in joining either of these groups, please email educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk for more information.

Date & Time: Saturday 17th July 2021, 8am-7pm
Sunday 18th July 2021, 9am-12 noon

Venue: Yorkshire College of Music and Drama, LS2 9BN

We are able to provide an accompanist on Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th July free of charge; if you would like to use this service please enclose a copy of the piano accompaniment with your application form.

If you are not able to make this weekend 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 that can be completed electronically is available on request from educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk.

The deadline for applications is 2pm on Friday 2nd July 2021.

We will send an email confirming any health and safety policies in place on the day closer to the time; these will be subject to Government restrictions and policies.

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 as this is the level of their usual repertoire.

Click here to learn more about City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (CLYO)

Click here to learn more about City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra (CLYWO)

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.

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.

Click here to learn more about City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (CLYO)

Click here to learn more about City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra (CLYWO)

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.

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.