More than 5,000 children and young people are being supported
Young musicians of all abilities and backgrounds are set to benefit from a greater programme of opportunities to strike the right chord for years ahead.
We lead a music hub to support and deliver high-quality music education to children and young people in the county and York and help them to build their creativity, confidence and long-term musical development.
Funded by the Department for Education, the North Yorkshire and York Music Hub is nurturing the next generation of young musicians in schools by making sure that no child misses out on the opportunities and enjoyment which music brings.
If you would like your child to learn to play an instrument or join the North Yorkshire and York Music Hub, visit
the North Yorkshire Music Service website or complete the instrumental and vocal tuition request form.
Under the leadership of music service manager, Nicola Skrzypczak, more than 5,000 children and young people aged between four and 18 are being supported with a variety of individual or small group lessons, whole class instrumental lessons and music centre ensembles.
And in the run up to the summer term, children and young people are being given the chance to join the music service, work with specialist tutors, collaborate with their peers and experience the excitement of performing in large scale concerts in front of live audiences.
The opportunities ensure that children with additional needs can fully take part, making music accessible, inclusive and meaningful for every young person locally.
Among those to benefit are children at Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School just outside Harrogate, who are enjoying music tuition and learning to play a range of instruments, as well as developing their musical skills both in and out of the classroom.
The instruments being played include trumpet, cornet, clarinet, saxophone and trombone. The school’s headteacher, Mrs Jo Dobbs, said:
“Learning about music, having the opportunity to play musical instruments and make music together is uplifting and a vital part of a rich and rounded education.”
Meanwhile, the Music Hub is expanding its music technology and accessible instrument stock due to an increasing interest in contemporary and digital music.
New and enhanced music technology equipment is now available through a loan scheme, giving more young people the chance to explore beat-making, mixing and other modern and creative technologies.