North Yorkshire Music Hub

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North Yorkshire County Music Service has been appointed the lead organisation, by the Department for Education and Arts Council for England, to run the North Yorkshire Music Hub.

The Music Hub aims to promote musical excellence in the County, by working with schools and some of the best respected music and arts organisations including NYMAZ (North Yorkshire Music Action Zone), Live Music Now and the Voices Foundation.

Music Hub Core Activities

First Access via Wider Opportunities whole class music instrumental lessons for all Key Stage 2 pupils, being provided
Support with Subject Specific Ofsted inspection for Music
Progression routes - small group and individual lessons
Ensemble opportunities within schools at the 6 Music Centres
Singing Strategy - to promote singing within schools and offering choir and vocal ensemble opportunities led by Cathy Roberts (Education Development Adviser: Creative and Performing Arts)
Extension role - CPD for school staff, particularly to help with the delivery of curriculum Music
Instrumental loan scheme
Access to large scale / high quality music experiences for pupils, via professional musicians / venues - County Ensembles (Orchestra, Wind Bands and Choir residential courses), large scale projects such as the two Wreck of the Titanic performances involving 300+ pupils from Ryedale and Harrogate areas. Involvement through Music Centres in Regional / National heats of the National Festival for Youth Music, concerts at the Sage, Leeds Town Hall, Scarborough Spa.
Partnership working with organisations such as NYMAZ, Live Music Now, Northern Chamber Orchestra, including local music organisations and events. There are Regional Hub meetings to prompt partnership working and local links

Further information can be provided at northyorkshiremusichub.co.uk or by the team using the contact details below.

The Hub's strategic partners are:

NYMAZ (North Yorkshire Music Action Zone)

Live Music Now