North Yorkshire Music Hub
North Yorkshire Music Hub
The Music Service run six Music Centres running on a Saturday morning and some evenings after school. They are based in Scarborough, Whitby, Harrogate, Selby, Skipton and Northallerton.
The Music Centres are open to all ages and cater for a wide range of abilities. They run a range of ensembles including bands, orchestras, choirs, folk groups, guitar and ukulele and mixed ensembles for absolute beginners.
For further information contact: 0300 131 2131
Harrogate Music Service
68A High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7LW
Contact: Emily.Jones@northyorks.gov.uk or call 01609 534 980
Cost (per term):
One session (half morning) – £59.30
Two sessions (full morning) - £74
Three sessions (full morning and one weekday rehearsal) - £133.30
Adult (one session, half morning) - £79
Adult (full morning) - £98.30
Remissions available for families on Working Tax Credit (50%) and those that qualify for Free School Meals (60%). Remissions are not available to adult members of the music centre.
String Ensemble
For all string player pre grade 1+
Students will learn essential ensemble skills whilst playing music ranging from traditional classical string repertoire, to folk, film, rock and pop and more.
11.15am – 12.30pm
Concert Orchestra
Combining Strings, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion
Grade 3+ for Woodwind, Brass & Percussion
Grade 1+ for Strings
9:30am – 10:45am
HMC Concert Band
For woodwind, brass and percussionists
Grades 2/3+
11.15am – 12.30pm
Harrogate Youth Percussion Ensemble (HYPE)
For all our percussionists – a space to make as much noise as they like without offending the delicate Wind Players.
9:30am – 10:45am
Please email Caroline.edwards@northyorks.gov.uk for further info
Blast Off
Suitable for all woodwind and brass players who have either just started learning or have had lessons for about a year. Also open to beginner percussionists and pianists up to grade 2 who would like to try percussion.
The band plays music tailored to the abilities of the children who attend and serves as an introduction to playing in an ensemble as well as addressing some of the basic skills of playing a wind instrument.
Beginners to Grade 2
9.30am – 10.45am
Musical Munchkins
A brand new parent and child group for young children aged 3-4 designed to help young children develop a love for music and improve their cognitive skills using age-appropriate musical activities. Activities will include singing, dancing and playing musical instruments to engage your budding young musician and help to develop their communication, emotional intelligence and to build their confidence.
9:30am – 10:05am
Sound Explorers
A brand new music-making group for children aged 5-7 designed to help young children develop a love for music and improve their cognitive skills using age-appropriate musical activities. This lays a strong musical foundation for your budding musician to be able to build on should they decide to start learning a musical instrument at age 7.
10:15am – 10:50am
Harrogate Youth Jazz Orchestra
A senior ensemble offering opportunities to those students who wish to explore jazz technique and repertoire.
Grades 6/7+
9.30am – 12.30pm
Youth Choir
An exciting youth vocal group at HMC; singing your favourite pop songs and more in a fun environment whilst developing musicianship and technical vocal skills. Members will learn how to work as a group as well as getting the chance to sing solo.
Age 7-12, no experience required.
11:15am - 12:30pm
Beginner Lessons (Limited Availability)
Brass/Woodwind/Strings
HMC are running beginner Strings, Brass & Woodwind group lessons.
Please email Emily.Jones@northyorks.gov.uk for more information.
Scarborough Music Centre
c/o The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PW
Cost (per term, 10 x sessions):
Child single session (one morning or evening session) – £54.90
Child double session (full saturday morning) - £68.50
Child double session and single session - £123.40
Adult single session (one morning or evening session) - £73.10
Adult double session (full Saturday morning) - £90.95
Remissions are available for families receiving free school meals or certain benefits.
For further information contact: Ralph.Alder@northyorks.gov.uk or call 01609 533249
EASY Band
The EASY Band is the senior Symphonic Wind Band at the Scarborough Area Music Centre, comprising of approx. 40 musicians who come from across the Scarborough, Whitby, and Ryedale areas.
The band’s repertoire is very diverse and includes popular classics, arrangements from films and musicals, jazz standards, and original compositions for Wind Band.
The band undertakes various engagements throughout the year both in Scarborough and the surrounding area. The band is always on the lookout for new members and welcomes woodwind, brass, and percussion players of grade 3 standard and above.
Popular classics, arrangements from films and musicals, jazz standards, and original compositions
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Jazz Train
Jazz Train was formed in September 1999 and was created to provide younger musicians with the opportunity to experience Jazz music in a Big Band set up at a more elementary level.
The players are made up of Junior Concert Band and E.A.S.Y. Concert Band members, as well as players from outside Saturday Morning Music Centre. The chosen repertoire of music includes Swing, Rock, and Ballads, as well as current “Popular” music, and gives members the chance to experiment with improvised solos.
Tuesday 7pm – 8.30pm
JCB (Junior Concert Band)
The Junior Concert Band provides students of wind, brass and percussion with their first steps on the Music Centre ladder.
Students come along to Junior Concert Band once they have acquired a basic technique on their instrument, probably after about six months from starting lessons. During their time in the Junior Concert Band students learn the disciplines involved in ensemble playing and receive valuable coaching on musical techniques through a variety of different styles of music.
The Junior Concert Band provides students of wind, brass and percussion with their first steps on the Music Centre ladder. Students come along to JCB once they have acquired a basic technique on their instrument, usually around Grade One standard.
The ensemble plays a variety of musical styles with pieces progressing in difficulty throughout the year.
Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm
BIG (Beginner Instrument Group)
Formed in 2010, this group as its title suggests is for young players with a little experience, perhaps the ability to play five or six notes. Membership is open to any instrument.
Saturday 11am – 12.30pm
S.A.Y.St.O. (Scarborough Area Youth Strings Orchestra)
A senior string orchestra consisting of upper and lower string players from grades 3, 4, and above.
They tackle a varied variety of string music from Baroque to modern in a chamber group setting.
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Junior String Orchestra
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
VIVA Violins
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Ebony
Ebony was originally formed to offer a different ensemble experience to young woodwind players and to encourage members to assist or join the larger ensembles which require a strong woodwind section. Since its inception, the young players in Ebony have explored a wide variety of music and learned a great deal about woodwind playing.
New players are most welcome and need to be approximately Grade Two playing standard or above.
Tuesday 7pm – 8.30pm
Guitar Ensemble
As the guitar is rarely considered an orchestral instrument, the guitar ensemble provides a valuable opportunity for our young players to explore the possibilities of what a larger group can do.
They perform in concerts, typically at the end of each term, and tackle music from a wide range of styles and genres. There is also the opportunity for the more advanced players to get together and tackle some challenging material.
Tuesday 7pm – 8.30pm
Skipton Music Centre
The Skipton Academy, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UQ
Cost (per term):
One session (week day or saturday) – £51.80
Two sessions (week day and/or saturday) - £64.60
Three sessions (week day plus Saturday) - £116.40
Adult one session (week day and/or Saturday) - £69.00
Adult two swssions (week day and/or Saturday) - £85.80
Remissions are available for families receiving free school meals or certain benefits. Remissions are not available to adult members.
Contact: isobel.mortimer@northyorks.gov.uk or call: 07929 100 728
SMC Concert Band
09.30am – 10.45am
Bring together Brass, Strings, Woodwind and Percussion Instruments to perform a wide range of music. Players would need to be at least around Grade 1 standard to join this group.
SMC Jazz Ensemble
11.00am – 12.15pm
All instruments welcome. Players would need to be at least grade 3 in standard.
SMC Recorder Ensemble
11.00am -12.15pm
Our friendly adult recorder group, playing more advanced repertoire.
SMC Rock Band
9.30am -10.45am
Aimed at Grade 1+. All ages and fretted/strummed instruments. A limited number of places for singers, keyboard players and drummers are also available.
This ensemble focusses on reading skills, rhythm and control of tone while at the same time giving ensemble members the enjoyment and fun that is gained through group music making. All of this is taught through contemporary/pop/rock repertoire
Instrumental Lessons
9.30am – 12.00
We are currently offering group lessons on the following instruments
Woodwind – Recorder, Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute
Brass – Trumpet & Trombone (other instruments maybe available upon request)
Strings – Violin & Viola
The Group lessons are 30 minutes each and will be scheduled throughout the morning. Instruments can be provided if required.
Numbers are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Music Production
11.00am -12.15pm
Aimed at those interested in creating, editing, recording, mixing and producing music. Ages 10+ (Year 6 and above).
No instrumental experience necessary, but those attending must bring their own tablet/laptop. Software access is provided.
This ensemble provides the opportunity to learn about how to record live music, compose/create digital music, edit and produce music. Music theory and skills are taught as a part of the course through practical application.
Beginner Band
9.30am-10.45am
Our Beginner Band is open for all beginner instrumentalists to develop their musical skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Led by a range of specialist instrumental tutors, early level players will enjoy playing games and making music together.
Northallerton Music Centre
Northallerton School and Sixth Form College,
Arbor Site, Brompton Road, Northallerton, DL6 1ED
Lessons take place on Saturday’s during term time.
Cost:
1 session (part morning) £ 51.80
2 sessions (full morning) £ 64.60
1st half term for new students is free
*Remissions: information available on request.
ADULT Fees on available on request (no remissions available)
Contact: garrie.harvey@northyorks.gov.uk or call: 07816 251268
Junior Strings
Standard: Pre-Grade 1 – Grade 4
Time: 9:30 – 10.45
Junior Strings is made up of string players between the ages of 7 and 13 who enjoy spending their Saturday mornings playing music together. New players need to be able to read notes with reasonable ease. The strings rehearse from 9.30 – 10.45 and then join together with Junior Band to form a Choir and Junior Orchestra from 11.15 – 12.30
Advanced Wind Band - Galeforce Wind Band ‘G’
Standard: Grade 4+
Time: 11.15 – 12.30
The Advanced Wind Band is made up of wind, brass and percussion players who enter the ensemble at around Grade 4 standard. The music will range from arrangements of famous classics to music from films, shows, TV programmes and pop songs including the Music from “Hairspray” and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever”.
Always looking for new players, particularly Trombone, Tuba, Oboe and Bassoon.
Junior Band
Standard: Grades 1+
Time: 9:30 – 10:45
The Junior Band is made up of wind, brass and percussion players, welcoming recent beginners up to about grade 4 standard. The music will range from arrangements of famous classics to music from films, shows, TV programmes and pop songs.
The Band rehearse from 9.30am to 10.45am and then join together with Junior Strings to form a Choir and Junior Orchestra from 11.15am to 12.30pm.
Symphony Orchestra
Standard: Grades 5 – 8
Time: 9:30 – 10.45
From Grade 5 standard upwards join our wonderful symphony orchestra. All things Strings with added Woodwind, Brass and Percussion.
Senior Strings
Size: Approx 20
Standard Grade 4+
Time: 11.15 – 12.30
The ensemble builds on techniques, including communication and stylistic playing. They perform a varied repertoire of music including “Capriol Suite” and popular music, including “The Best of Abba”. The Gilda String Quartet worked with the group to help them develop their communication skills. Students studying composition may wish to use this group to rehearse their compositions for GCSE and A level.
Choir
Time: 11.15 – 12.30
For all those who enjoy singing. Music will be drawn from a wide range of styles. All ages and standards welcome.
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Standard: Pre-Grade 1
Time: 9:30 – 10.45
Fun and great music for all young musicians, from absolute beginners who only play a note or two up to grade 1/2 standard. This group is aimed at students who are in the very early stages of learning an instrument. They will use their own instruments as well as other percussion instruments and music is based on their individual levels and abilities. This is a great opportunity for potential members to follow up on ‘Wider Opps’ provision in primary schools, for example students that have played a little wood wind, brass or strings for a term at primary school. Players will generally graduate into Junior Strings/Wind Band.
Whitby Music Centre
Whitby Sixth Form College, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1QA
Cost:
Child single session (one Saturday morning session) – £54.90
Child double session (two Saturday morning sessions) - £68.50
Adult single session (one Saturday morning session) - £73.10
Adult double session (two Saturday morning sessions) - £90.95
Remissions are available for families receiving free school meals or certain benefits.
Email: Richard.Wood@northyorks.gov.uk or call: 07929 100608
Esk Valley Concert Band
9.30am – 10.45am
This ensemble features a wide range of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments and often has 50 players who need to be working at around Associated Board Grade 4 standard or above. Its repertoire includes many different styes of music including jazz, rock, pop, film, folk and classical. The EVCB give several concerts each year, mostly in and around Whitby though occasionally further afield.
Esk Valley Big Band
11am – 12.15pm
The Big Band has a full complement of trumpets, trombones and saxophones supported by a strong rhythm section. It welcomes players who are at Associated Board Grade 4 standard and above. It performs big band repertoire from forties’ music through to contemporary pieces. Since 2007, the EVBB has been a popular feature at many events around the town and keeps a busy diary of bookings.
Whitby Area Concert Band
11am-12.15pm
This is our Junior Band, a great place for those who are in the early stages of learning an instrument to gain valuable experience and develop their skills alongside other players. Woodwind and brass players at Associated Board Grade 1-3 standard are welcome to come along and learn a range of music including jazz, rock, pop, film, folk and classical. The WACB usually perform twice a term in and around Whitby.
Whitby Music Centre String Ensemble
11am-12.15pm
This ensemble offers string players the opportunity to play together with beginner players learning and gaining inspiration from more advanced members of the ensemble. If you play violin, viola, cello or double bass, this is the group for you and it provides tuition in orchestral skills and string techniques as well as rehearsing for concerts. The Whitby Music Centre String Ensemble explores a wide range of music, some composed especially for string orchestras and some arranged for this group. It performs regularly throughout the year.
Whitby Trainers
9.30am-10.45am
This group gives woodwind and brass players who are right at the start of their journey This group gives woodwind and brass players who are right at the start of their journey the opportunity to get together and have some fun learning alongside each other. As soon as a player can produce a reliable sound over at least five notes, they are welcome to join this group and our staff will ensure that everyone has something that they are able to play.
Selby Music Centre
Selby High School, Leeds Road, Selby, YO8 4HT
All lessons take place on Saturdays during term time.
Email: helen.moulds@northyorks.gov.uk or call: 0300 131 2131 and ask for Music Service.
Cost: £74 for a full morning (3.5 hours) or £59.50 for half a morning
Session 1 ensembles
9.30am – 10.45am
Strings n things
This group is for beginners to grade 1 on violins, violas, cellos, double basses, guitars and keyboards.
Folk Group / Selby All Sorts
Playing some folk tunes plus blues, rock and pop covers, students need to be able strum a range of chords on their guitar, or have been playing their instrument for a few terms. It is also open to strings, woodwind and brass players.
Session 2 ensembles
11.05am – 12.20pm
Senior Strings
For violins, violas, cellos and double basses from grades 2 – 5, playing a range of ensemble pieces from baroque and classical to film and pop.
Selby Youth Choir
Suitable for primary school aged vocalists and singing a broad range of songs with opportunities for budding soloists, when they are ready.