clywo – Artforms Leeds https://artformsleeds.co.uk Arts and Music Education Service Leeds Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:37:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-Artforms-Logo-Transparent-icon-32x32.png clywo – Artforms Leeds https://artformsleeds.co.uk 32 32 City of Leeds Youth Orchestra and City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra auditions https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clyo-and-clywo-auditions-2/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20547 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

]]> City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra concert https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clywo-concert-2/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20539 £7 adult (including booking fee). U18s free.

Click here to purchase your tickets

 

If you have trouble with the above ticket link please try the one below.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/artforms-music-service/city-of-leeds-youth-wind-orchestra-concert-28-march-2026/2026-03-28/19:00/t-njkorpa

]]> City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra and City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra Concert https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clywo-and-clyto-concert/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20478 £7 adult (including booking fee). U18s free.

If the above ticket shop isn’t working for you, click the link below to visit ticketsource.co.uk
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/artforms-music-service/clywo-and-clyto-concert/2025-11-15/19:00/t-njkoqjp

 

]]> CLYO concert at Giggleswick School (Richard Whiteley Theatre) https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clyo-concert-at-giggleswick-school-richard-whiteley-theatre/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=19459 Read More]]> Wednesday 16th July – CLYO concert at Giggleswick School

Venue – Richard Whiteley Theatre, Giggleswick School, Settle, BD24 0DE

Tickets – £5 for adults, free for under 18s.

Click here to purchase your tickets.

]]> The City of Leeds Youth Music Open Rehearsals https://artformsleeds.co.uk/music/city-of-leeds-youth-music-autumn-open-rehearsals/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:56:56 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?p=17755 Read More]]> Do you sing or play an instrument? Come to one of our open rehearsals for our youth ensembles at Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA to see if it’s right for you.

 

Tuesday 15th 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!

 

]]> CLYM Autumn Concert https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clym-autumn-concert/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=17460 Read More]]> Friday 8th November – CLYM Autumn Concert

7pm at Pudsey Parish Church

Featuring:

  • City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra
  • City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra
  • Leeds Schools’ Brass Ensemble
  • Leeds Schools’ Wind Orchestra

Click here to purchase your tickets!

CLYM Autumn Concert 2024 Digital Programme

]]> City of Leeds Youth Orchestra and Wind Orchestra Auditions 2024 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/music/city-of-leeds-youth-orchestra-and-wind-orchestra-auditions-2024/ Wed, 01 May 2024 07:43:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?p=16249 Read More]]> We are delighted to announce that the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra and City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra auditions will be held on Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16th June. Applicants must be aged between 11 and 18 years old and of at least Grade 6 standard on their instrument.

 

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 26th 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

 

]]> City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra (CLYWO) – Awards Concert https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/city-of-leeds-youth-wind-orchestra-clywo-awards-concert/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15947 Read More]]> Rescheduled City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra awards concert. CLYWO will be performing music from films and shows at 7pm, on the 12th of March at Pudsey Civic Hall.

Adults – Free
U18’s – Free

Get your tickets here: CLYWO Awards Concert Tickets

]]> CLYO and CLYWO auditions https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clyo-and-clywo-auditions/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 08:30:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15895 Read More]]> The City of Leeds Youth Music Groups will be holding The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (CLYO) and The City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra (CLYWO) auditions on Saturday the 15th June and Sunday the 16th June 2024 between 9.30am and the last audition at 4pm.

The Audition venue will be at Music House, St Marks Avenue, Leeds LS2 9BN.

Applicants must be aged between 11 and 18 years old.

Applicants must be in Year 12 or below and be a Grade 6 or above, or be working towards a grade 6.

You must be a resident in Leeds or attending a School / College in Leeds (Anyone from outside Leeds will be subject to review).

Please complete our Google form to apply.

https://forms.gle/2jzHnNTfjRzHXUJP7

For more information please follow the link; Audition Information sheet for 2024

Closing dates for applications are on Sunday 26th May 2024.

]]> POSTPONED – City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra (CLYWO) – Awards Concert https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clywo-awards-concert-2/ Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://artformsleeds.co.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15627 Read More]]> We regret to inform you that the next CLYWO concert on Saturday 10th February at Cornerstone Baptist Church has unfortunately had to be postponed.

The concert has been rescheduled for the 12th March at Pudsey Civic Hall, 7pm (rehearsal at 5:15pm). This concert will be free of charge for all ages.

 

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