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City of Leeds Youth Music Auditions – only a few weeks left!

Catherine Lloyd — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:46:30 +0000

There are only a few more weeks to apply to audition for City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (CLYO) and City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra (CLYWO). We are accepting applications for audition for all instruments for 2020-21.

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.

Richard’s Easter Eggs-cursion!

Catherine Lloyd — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:49:37 +0000

This Easter weekend Richard Kippen, one of the conductors for the City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra, will be walking 40 miles to raise money for their tour to the Rhineland in July.

If you would like to sponsor his walk, money can be sent via cheque (made payable to ArtForms Music Service) or cash to:
CLYWO Tour Fundraiser, c/o ArtForms, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, Leeds, LS28 5TA

Your donation will go towards helping talented young musicians to pay for their travel and accommodation. Any funds raised above what we need will go towards future musical opportunities for young people in Leeds.

For more information, please click here to view the flyer.

Wind Orchestra Concert of Festive and Film Favourites

Catherine Lloyd — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:50:37 +0000

Come and hear City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra perform a varied programme including Bernstein’s dramatic Candide Overture, Cortege from The Snow Maiden, film themes by Danny Elfman, Cole Porter standards and of course...