Watch the video here!

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

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.

Date: Saturday 19th October 2019
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St Edmund’s Church Hall, Roundhay, LS8 1JN
Ticket price: £10 per person

The ticket cost includes a meal of pie and peas – vegan and gluten free options are available on request. Come along and join us for what promises to be a great night raising money for a worthy cause!

Please note that there is limited space so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. For further enquiries or to request tickets, please contact Andrew Nash, chair of the Friends of CLYO at k8androo@hotmail.com.

Friends of CLYO is a registered charity, no. 514113.

Please complete the application form, taking care to read the attached audition information sheet, and return it no later than 2pm on Thursday 30th May 2019. 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. Audition slots will be allocated in the first week of June.

About City of Leeds Youth Orchestra:

CLYO is a 100-strong group of young orchestral musicians playing at the highest standards. The orchestra is conducted by Dougie Scarfe, and welcomes string, woodwind, brass and percussion players of approximately Grade 6 standard and above. Generally members are between 13 and 19 years old. CLYO play the full range of symphonic repertoire and perform regularly in venues such as Leeds Town Hall. CLYO members also have the opportunity to go on tour every two years: in 2016 the orchestra toured the Czech Republic, and in July 2018 they visited Italy. The orchestra recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebration concert in Leeds Town Hall.

About City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra:

City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra play a broad range of music: from transcriptions and arrangements of classical works to contemporary music written for wind bands, music from theatre and film as well as pop and jazz. The current age range of the group is 11-18 and we play at around Grade 5-6 level and above. CLYWO performs regularly, both in their own concerts and in collaboration with other groups across Leeds. In July 2019 they will be going on tour to the Rhineland, Germany.

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

All Friday CLYM groups will run as normal this evening (01/02/2019).

Schools are invited to bring primary, GCSE and A Level pupils along for an afternoon of music in a variety of genres from some of the city’s top young musicians. This year’s theme is “International” and will include performances from the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra, City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra, Leeds Youth Jazz-Rock Orchestra, Roots Alive – Youth Folk Group, and Leeds Silver Steel Sparrows, as well as guest group Rock ‘n’ Strings from Chemnitz, Germany.

Date: Tuesday 12th March 2019
Time: 1.15-2.45pm
Venue: Leeds Town Hall
Ticket price: £3.00 (adults and pupils)
Please note that schools are responsible for their own transport to and from the venue.

Tickets are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

To reserve tickets for your school or for more information, please email catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk.

Considering joining? For more information see the LYJRO webpage.

Hope to see you there!