Concerts & Events



Past Events

Bandstand Concert

Date:
30th June '24
Time:
2:00pm — 3:30pm
Venue:
Bandstand, Parliament Hill Fields

A special outdoor concert featuring Big Band, Junior Jazz, Innovate, Jazz Ensemble, Rock and Pop 1 and Rock and Pop 2

YMM Early Years Concert

Date:
29th June '24
Time:
10:00am — 10:45am
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A sharing of YMM Early Years work

YMM End of Year Concert

Date:
29th June '24
Time:
11:00am — 12:30pm
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

An end-of-year celebration of all our youth and adult ensembles
(Except those participating in the Bandstand Concert on 30/6/24)

Piano concert 2024

Date:
15th June '24
Time:
1:30pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A performance by the students of our piano department. https://www.youngmusicmakers.co.uk/lessons/piano

Classical Guitar Concert

Date:
18th May '24
Time:
1:30pm — 4:00pm
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A performance by the students of our stellar classical guitar teacher Nikos Baroutsakis.

https://www.youngmusicmakers.co.uk/lessons/guitar

Early Years Spring Concert

Date:
23rd March '24
Time:
10:15am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU Main hall

A concert sharing for all YMM Early Years groups

YMM Spring Concert

Date:
23rd March '24
Time:
6:00pm — 8:30pm
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A celebration of all YMM Youth and Adult groups, including world premieres of new collaboratively composed vocal pieces as part of the Betty Messenger Award.

BIG GIVE - CHRISTMAS CONCERT 1

Date:
2nd December '23
Time:
9:30am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A sharing of this term's work (Part 1) featuring:

Ukulele 2
Junior Strings
Junior Wind & Brass
Beginner Recorder
Recorder 1
Recorder 2
Music Box 1&2
Rock and Pop 1
Adult Recorder
Beginner Rhythm
Rhythm 1
Adult Jazz Choir
Beginner Ukulele
Ukulele 1
Chamber Group
Innovate 2
Community Choir
Rock and Pop 2

BIG GIVE - CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2

Date:
2nd December '23
Time:
11:15am — 1:00pm
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A sharing of this term's work (Part 2) featuring:

Ukulele 3
Recorder Ensemble
Adult Drumming
Adult Flute Ensemble
Choir 2
Samba Drums
Guitar Ensemble
Advanced Ukulele
Choir 1
String Orchestra
Advanced Guitars
Junior Flute Ensemble
Innovate 1
Adult Instrumental
Cello Ensemble
YMM Voices
Junior Jazz
Big Band
Jazz Ensemble

Bandstand Concert

Date:
2nd July '23
Time:
12:00pm — 2:00pm
Venue:
Parliament Hill Bandstand

An outdoor musical celebration of some YMM jazz and rock and pop ensembles.
Featuring the Big Band, Junior Jazz, Rock and Pop, and the Adult Jazz Ensemble!

Bring your family and friends, a picnic, and enjoy the sounds!

Summer Concert 2

Date:
1st July '23
Time:
11:00am — 12:30pm
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

The second in a series of Summer Celebrations for YMM ensembles.

Featuring: Music Box 1&2, Recorder Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Samba Drums, Adult Drumming, Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitars, Adult Instrumental, Innovate 1, Choir 1, Choir 2, Choir 3, YMM Voices, Cello Ensemble, String Orchestra, Ukulele 2, Advanced Ukulele

Piano Concert

Date:
24th June '23
Time:
1:45am — 3:00am
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A sharing of YMM piano soloists and duets.

Summer Concert 1

Date:
24th June '23
Time:
10:00am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

The first in a series of Summer Celebrations for YMM ensembles.

Featuring: Junior Strings, Chamber Group, Beginner Ukulele, Ukulele 1, Beginner Recorder, Recorder 1, Recorder 2, Adult Recorder, Beginner Rhythm, Rhythm 1, Adult Jazz Choir, Community Choir, Junior Wind & Brass, Innovate 2

Spring Concert 2023

Date:
25th March '23
Time:
6:00pm — 8:00pm

The highlight of our year: the evening Spring concert! This concert is the chance for many of our school-age ensembles to perform in a more formal setting. We have some amazing group collaborations, solo features and bands writing their own music for the occasion!

Tickets available on Saturdays at the front desk and online through Eventbrite* from February half-term onwards.

*Online booking charges apply.

Early Years Spring Concert

Date:
25th March '23
Time:
10:15am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A short informal morning concert featuring some of our Early Years groups; Music Box, Brinner Recorders, Recorder 1, Beginner Ukulele, Ukulele 1, Choir 1, Choir 2, & Junior Strings.

Soloists Concert 2023

Date:
11th March '23
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
LSU School Hall

This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM.

Early Years Christmas Concert 2022

Date:
3rd December '22
Time:
10:15am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU Hall

A fun and informal morning concert for our younger groups to show what they have been learning this term. Christmas dress encouraged for students AND parents!

Groups involved: Music Box 1 & 2, Beginner Recorder, Recorder 1, Beginner Ukulele, Ukulele 1, Beginner Rhythm, Rhythm 1, Beginner Strings, Junior Brass & Wind, Choir 1, Choir 2, Maayan and Dad, Community Choir

YMM Christmas Concert

Date:
3rd December '22
Time:
10:15am — 2:30pm
Venue:
LSU Main Hall

A Christmas flavoured sharing of work over 3 concerts on December 3, 2022
(Please see below for details)

Live & Electric Christmas Concert 2022

Date:
3rd December '22
Time:
12:00pm — 1:00pm

Join us for our Live & Electric Christmas Concert. Festive attire is warmly encouraged for performers and audience members alike!

Groups involved: Big Band, Jazz Ensemble, Junior Jazz, Rock n Pop 1, Rock n Pop 2, Nayel and Azat Drum Duet.

Acoustic Christmas Concert 2022

Date:
3rd December '22
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
LSU School Hall

Join us for our end of term Acoustic Concert. Christmas jumpers and tinsel are warmly encouraged for performers AND audience members.

Groups involved: Choir 3, YMM Voices, Adult Jazz Choir, Recorder 2, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Ukulele 2, Advanced Ukulele, Chamber Group + Anna Middleton, String Orchestra, Cello Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Luca Nikolian.

Early Years Summer Concert 2022

Date:
2nd July '22
Time:
10:15am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU

A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show what they have been learning this term.

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2 & 3, Beginner Recorder and Recorder 1, Beginner Ukulele and Ukulele 1, Beginner Rhythm and Rhythm 1, Taster Strings, Choir 1, Junior Brass & Wind

Senior Summer Concert 2022

Date:
2nd July '22
Time:
12:30pm — 2:00pm
Venue:
LSU Outside Stage

This end of term concert celebrates a year of marvellous music-making. Many of our choirs and ensembles perform to a packed audience in the grounds of LSU School.

Groups involved: Big Band, Drumline, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Junior Jazz, Jazz Ensemble, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Choir 2, Choir 3, Adult Jazz Choir, Ukulele 2, Advanced Ukulele, Voices, Community Choir

Strings Concert 2022

Date:
25th June '22
Time:
1:45pm — 2:45pm
Venue:
LSU Hall

This lunchtime chamber concert features YMM's string groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.

Piano Concert 2022

Date:
18th June '22
Time:
1:45pm — 2:45pm
Venue:
LSU Hall

The annual YMM Piano Concert features piano soloists and mixed duos or trios. Students who have piano lessons at YMM have the opportunity to perform on the La Sainte Union grand piano.

YMM 'Picnic in the Park' 2022

Date:
12th June '22
Time:
3:00pm — 5:00pm
Venue:
Parliament Hill Bandstand, Hampstead Heath NW5

Bring your picnics, parasols and dancing shoes! YMM's Jazz and Rock 'n Pop groups will be entertaining crowds at the Parliament Hill Bandstand.

Groups involved: Jazz Ensemble, Junior Jazz, Big Band, Rock n Pop 1 & 2

Guitar Concert 2022

Date:
11th June '22
Time:
1:45am — 2:45am
Venue:
LSU Hall

This chamber concert features YMM's acoustic guitar groups, as well as students taking individual lessons in classical, jazz, pop and rock guitar.

Junior Spring Concert 2022

Date:
26th March '22
Time:
10:15am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU Hall

The highlight of our year and a wonderful opportunity for our Early Years musicians to perform on the big stage! Come and cheer them on as they show off their new-found skills.

Groups performing: String Trio, Taster Strings, Beginner Rhythm, Rhythm 1, Beginner Recorder, Recorder 1, Beginner Ukulele, Ukulele 1, Ukulele 2, Choir 1, Choir 2, Music Box 1, 2 & 3, Junior Brass & Wind

Senior Spring Concert 2022

Date:
26th March '22
Time:
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue:
LSU Hall

The highlight of our year and back in person in the main LSU hall! We have some amazing group collaborations, solo features and bands writing their own music for the occasion. See you there! This year we're hosting our Early Years performers in a separate concert in the morning (10.15-11am) to allow space for audience members in the hall.

Groups performing: Flute Ensemble, Junior Strings, Senior Strings, Cello Ensemble, Advanced Ukulele, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Big Band, Rock n Pop 1, Rock n Pop 2, Junior Jazz, Choir 3, Voices, Junior Drumline, Senior Drumline, Adult Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble and Community Choir

Soloists Concert 2022

Date:
5th March '22
Time:
1:45pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
LSU Hall

This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM.

Early Years Christmas Concert 2021

Date:
4th December '21
Time:
10:15am — 10:45am
Venue:
LSU Hall

A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show what they have been learning this term. Christmas dress encouraged for students AND parents!

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2 & 3, Beginner and Recorder 1, Beginner Ukulele, Ukulele 1, Beginner and Rhythm 1, Taster Strings

Acoustic Christmas Concert 2021

Date:
4th December '21
Time:
1:45pm — 2:45pm
Venue:
LSU Hall

Join us for our end of term Acoustic Concert. Christmas jumpers and tinsel are warmly encouraged for performers AND audience members.

Groups involved: Junior Brass & Wind, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Ukulele, Ukulele 2, Junior Strings, String Ensemble, Cello Ensemble, Flute Ensemble

Live & Electric Christmas Concert 2021

Date:
4th December '21
Time:
12:15pm — 1:15am
Venue:
LSU Hall

Join us for our Live & Electric Christmas Concert. Festive attire is warmly encouraged for performers and audience members alike!

Group involved: Big Band, Swing Dancers, Junior Jazz, Rock n Pop 1, Rock n Pop 2, Adult instrumental

Choral Concert

Date:
27th November '21
Time:
1:45pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
LSU Hallion Hall

An end of term celebration of our YMM choirs featuring: Choir 1, Choir 2, Choir 3, YMM Voices, Adult Jazz Choir and the brand new Community Choir.

Adult Choir Concert

Date:
6th November '21
Time:
5:00pm — 7:00pm
Venue:
St Mary Brookfield, NW5 1SL

Join Tom Scratchley and his Adult Choir for a fabulous end-of-an-era concert!

After many wonderful years in charge of YMM Adult Choir (also known as the Parliament Hill Choir), Tom is sadly retiring at the end of this term.

All former choir members (from any decade!) are welcome to join the choir or attend the concert.

REHEARSALS:

16 OCTOBER @ LSU - 1.45-3.15PM

6 NOVEMBER @ ST MARY'S BROOKFIELD - 4PM

CONCERT:

SATURDAY, 6 NOVEMBER

5-7PM @ ST MARY'S BROOKFIELD, NW5 1SL

Tickets: £5 on the door

Feel That Rhythm! Dance Workshops

Date:
6th November '21
Time:
1:30pm — 2:15am
Venue:
LSU, Hallion Hall

Calling all dancers aged 11-19!

We are embarking on a brilliant, fully-funded music and swing dance project with English Heritage's national youth programme 'Shout Out Loud'.

Join Cat Foley, Nancy Hitzig & Annette Walker from Swing Sister Swing team in October & November for free, fun swing dance taster classes, as part of the YMM Café Concert series.

We'll take our inspiration from the Swing Era as well as from blue plaques commemorating Jazz musicians, dancers and singers who lived through the Second World War, like Ronnie Scott and Elisabeth Welch.

SIGN UP HERE BY NOVEMBER 4TH.

Workshop dates:

Saturdays 1.30 - 2.15pm

November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Performance:

December 4th Live & Electric Christmas Concert @ 12.15pm

Feel That Rhythm! FREE DANCE TASTER 2

Date:
16th October '21
Time:
10:45am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU, Hallion Hall

We'll take our inspiration from the Swing Era as well as from blue plaques commemorating Jazz musicians, dancers and singers who lived through the Second World War, like Ronnie Scott and Elisabeth Welch.

FREE Taster sessions 10.45am - 11.00am October 9th and 16th. To register interest please email admin@youngmusicmakers.co.uk


SIGN UP FOR THE FULL WORKSHOPS HERE BY OCTOBER 31ST

FREE Workshop sessions:

Saturdays 1.30 - 3.00pm

November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Performance:

December 4th Christmas Concert 1pm

Feel That Rhythm! FREE DANCE TASTER 1

Date:
9th October '21
Time:
10:45am — 11:00am
Venue:
LSU Hallion Hall

Calling all dancers aged 11-19!

We are embarking on a brilliant, fully-funded music and swing dance project with English Heritage's national youth programme 'Shout Out Loud'.

Join Cat Foley, Nancy Hitzig & Annette Walker from Swing Sister Swing team in October & November for free, fun swing dance taster classes, as part of the YMM Café Concert series.

We'll take our inspiration from the Swing Era as well as from blue plaques commemorating Jazz musicians, dancers and singers who lived through the Second World War, like Ronnie Scott and Elisabeth Welch.

FREE Taster sessions 10.45am - 11.00am October 9th and 16th. To register interest please email admin@youngmusicmakers.co.uk

SIGN UP FOR THE FULL WORKSHOPS HERE BY OCTOBER 31ST

FREE Workshop sessions:

Saturdays 1.30 - 3.00pm

November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Performance:

December 4th Christmas Concert 1pm

York Rise Street Party - save the date!

Date:
12th September '21
Time:
12:00pm — 5:00pm
Venue:
York Rise, NW5.

YMM musicians are opening the York Rise Street Festival at 12pm.

There is a lot going on throughout the day, so do pop down and support our local community. This is a fantastic, free, family event.

YMM Early Years Summer Concert - CANCELLED

Date:
3rd July '21
Time:
10:00am — 10:45am
Venue:
LSU Library Garden

** CONCERT CANCELLATION**

Unfortunately, due to a poor weather forecast, we have taken the decision to cancel this concert. All lessons and groups will be running as normal so please do go along. Performances will take place in rehearsals and sent home to parents at a later date. For more details please look out for an email from Daisy Coole.

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A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show what they have been learning this term.

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2 & 3, Beginner and Recorder 1, Beginner Ukulele and Ukulele 1, Beginner and Rhythm 1, Taster Strings, Choir 1

Venue: LSU Library Garden, (opposite side of the building to the tennis courts)

Concert Running Order

YMM Acoustic Summer Concert - CANCELLED

Date:
3rd July '21
Time:
1:30pm — 2:45pm
Venue:
LSU Library Garden

** CONCERT CANCELLATION**

Unfortunately, due to a poor weather forecast, we have taken the decision to cancel this concert. All lessons and groups will be running as normal so please do go along. Performances will take place in rehearsals and sent home to parents at a later date. For more details please look out for an email from Daisy Coole.

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This end of term concert celebrates a year of marvellous music-making. All of our junior groups and ensembles have the chance to perform to a packed audience.

Groups involved: Choir 2, Choir 3, Junior Brass & Wind, Junior & Senior Drumline, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Junior Strings, Cello Ensemble, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Senior Strings, Ukulele 2 and Advanced Ukulele.

Concert Running Order

YMM Live & Electric!

Date:
26th June '21
Time:
1:30pm — 2:45pm
Venue:
LSU Library Garden

YMM summer concert for our bands and advanced vocal ensembles.

Junior Jazz, Big Band, Jazz Ensemble, YMM Voices, Rock n Pop 1 & 2, Adult Band

Concert Running Order

Soloists Concert 2021

Date:
19th June '21
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
LSU Hallion Hall

Concert for solo instrumentalists who are grade 5 and above. Daisy will have contacted you if you are performing in this concert.

1.30pm arrival for a 1.45pm start!

YMM Easter Concert

Date:
3rd April '21
Time:
11:00am — 11:00am
Venue:
Youtube Premiere

We are so proud of the work ethic and positivity that our students have demonstrated this term. We hope you enjoy this celebration of music, life and creativity!

The concert will premiere on the YMM Youtube Channel at 11am, though you are able to watch on the same link at any point in the future.

Workshop: What Am I Hearing? Part 3, Introduction to Melodic Transcription

Date:
27th March '21
Time:
2:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
Online

Introduction to Melodic Transcription

Level: GCSE and/or grade 3-6

Age: Year 8-11

Instrument: All instruments including voice

If you have ever found yourself singing along to the radio, you are using a skill called transcription.

This online workshop led by YMM's Becca Wilkins will help you hone that skill by focussing on identifying pitch within a piece of music. Improving your aural skills will greatly benefit GCSE and A level students, students taking graded exams and, of course, anyone who plays any musical instrument!

REGISTER HERE

Workshop: What Am I Hearing? Part 2 - Rhythmic Transcription

Date:
13th March '21
Time:
2:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
Online

Introduction to Rhythm Transcription

Level: GCSE and/or grade 3-6

Age: Year 8-11

Instrument: All instruments including voice

If you have ever found yourself singing along to the radio, you are using a skill called transcription.

This online workshop led by YMM's Becca Wilkins will help you hone that skill by focussing on identifying the rhythms within a piece of music. Improving your aural skills will greatly benefit GCSE and A level students, students taking graded exams and, of course, anyone who plays any musical instrument!

REGISTER HERE

Workshop: What Am I Hearing? Part I - Recognising Harmony

Date:
27th February '21
Time:
2:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
Online

How to use aural skills to help you play in a band

Level: GCSE and/or grade 3-6

Age: Year 8-11

Instrument: All instruments including voice

When playing in a band, our ears are our best asset. For example when joining jam sessions, playing with friends or even when we get lost in rehearsals!

This online workshop led by YMM tutor, Becca Wilkins will focus on developing your 'ear' to help you play in a band or ensemble. As well as using formal music theory, students will explore how chords 'feel' and whether they 'lean towards' other chords.

Highly recommended for Music GCSE students who would like help with their listening skills.

REGISTER HERE

Workshop: Introduction to Improvisation

Date:
6th February '21
Time:
2:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
Online

Introduction to Improvisation: how to use a melody as a building block

Level: Open

Age: 10+ (including adults)

Instrument: All instruments including voice

This online workshop led by YMM tutor, Becca Wilkins will focus on using a melody as a building block for improvising.

Whether you are a classical violinist or rock drummer, this workshop will help you explore the music you play more fully, as well as introducing you to new genres and ways of approaching performance.

REGISTER HERE

Summer Concert 2020

Date:
18th July '20
Time:
3:00pm — 4:15pm
Venue:
Youtube

In June 2020 more than 150 students submitted nearly 200 videos for 23 choir and ensemble performances. Our summer concert reminded us that even when we are apart, music brings us together.

Where: Watch on Youtube

Piano Concert 2020

Date:
20th June '20
Time:
3:00pm — 4:00pm
Venue:
Youtube Premiere

The annual Piano Concert features students who have piano lessons at YMM. This term they have been learning and performing online via Zoom.

Soloists Concert 2020

Date:
13th June '20
Time:
3:00pm — 4:00pm
Venue:
Online

This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM. This term they have been learning and performing on Zoom.


Guitar Concert 2020

Date:
6th June '20
Time:
3:00pm — 4:00pm
Venue:
Online

This chamber concert features our beginner to advanced guitar students, all of whom take individual lessons at YMM. This term they have been learning and performing on Zoom.

Vocal Concert

Date:
29th February '20
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union

Celebrating our solo singers and budding songwriters in an afternoon concert of jazz, pop, rock and original songs.

Recorder Concert

Date:
1st February '20
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

This chamber concert features YMM's recorder groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.

Folk Workshop with English Folk Dance & Song Society

Date:
25th January '20
Time:
1:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
LA SAINTE UNION SCHOOL

YMM is embarking on a year-long folk project with Junior Strings, Advanced and Junior Guitar Ensembles, Recorder Ensemble and Recorder 2 and senior woodwind students.

The first workshop will be led by our Camden Music Hub partner, the English Folk Dance and Song Society, which is the national folk arts development organisation for England.

Strings Concert

Date:
18th January '20
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

This chamber concert features YMM's string groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.

Early Years Christmas Concert

Date:
30th November '19
Time:
10:00am — 10:45am
Venue:
HALLION HALL, LA SAINTE UNION SCHOOL

A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show what they have been learning this term.

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2 & 3, Beginner and Recorder 1, Beginner Ukulele, Beginner and Rhythm 1, Choir 1

Main Christmas Concert

Date:
30th November '19
Time:
1:00pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5.

Join us for our end of term Senior Concert and get into the Christmas spirit with some mince pies and mulled wine! Christmas jumpers and tinsel are warmly encouraged.

Groups involved: Junior Brass & Wind, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Junior & Senior Strings, Choir 2, Choir 3, YMM Voices, Ukulele 1+2, Rock 'n' Pop 1+2, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Junior & Senior Drumlines, Junior Jazz and Big Band.

Kentish Town Festive Lights

Date:
30th November '19
Time:
4:30pm — 5:30pm
Venue:
Kentish Town Tube Station

Come one, come all, and join us for some festive music-making outside Kentish Town tube station to celebrate switching on the Kentish Town Christmas lights.

YMM Drumline & Brass perform under the canopy from 4.30-4.50pm and 5.10-5.30pm

Christmas lights countdown from 5pm

Bring your hats, scarves and best Christmas Cheer!

Choral Concert

Date:
23rd November '19
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

An afternoon concert celebrating our magnificent choirs!

Performances from our four Junior choirs and two Adult choirs as well as special guests...

Jazz Piano Workshop with Jason Charles-Nelson

Date:
2nd November '19
Time:
1:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
La Sainte Union School

Ever wanted to try your hand at jazz piano, learn more about chord voicing, or have the skills to be part of a rock, pop or jazz band? Our piano tutor, Jason Charles-Nelson will take you through the basics of jazz piano for bands.

York Rise Street Festival 2019

Date:
8th September '19
Time:
12:00pm — 1:00pm
Venue:
York Rise NW5

YMM musicians are opening the York Rise Street Festival with a carnival parade at 12pm.

Join us with your best shakers, bells and whistles on the route from the Dartmouth Arms down to the Laurier Road stage where our flagship YMM Big Band will be entertaining the crowds from 12.15 - 1pm. Don't forget your YMM t-shirt!

Parade musicians gather at 11am on Laurier Road to rehearse.

If you want to be in costume and get face paints please meet Nina at 11.30am outside of 45, Dartmouth Park Villa to get ready for a 12pm parade start.

There is a lot going on throughout the day, so do pop down and support our local community. This is a fantastic, free, family event.

Early Years Summer Concert

Date:
29th June '19
Time:
10:00am — 10:45am
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show off a whole year of marvellous music-making!

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2, 3, Beginner Rhythm, Rhythm 1, Beginner Recorders, Recorder 1 and Choir 1

Main Summer Concert

Date:
29th June '19
Time:
1:00pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

This end of term concert celebrates a year of marvellous music-making. All of our junior groups and ensembles have the chance to perform to a packed audience.

Groups involved: Choir 2, Choir 3, Junior Brass & Wind, Junior Drumline, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Junior Jazz, Junior Strings, Cello Ensemble, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Rock 'n Pop 1 & 2, Senior Strings, Ukulele 1, Ukulele 2, YMM Voices

YMM 'Picnic in the Park'

Date:
23rd June '19
Time:
3:00pm — 5:00pm
Venue:
Parliament Hill Bandstand, Hampstead Heath NW5

Bring your picnics, parasols and dancing shoes! YMM's Jazz and Rock 'n Pop groups will be entertaining crowds at the Parliament Hill Bandstand.

Groups involved: Junior Jazz, Big Band, Rock n Pop 1 & 2

Guitar Concert

Date:
11th May '19
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

This chamber concert features YMM's guitar groups, as well as students taking individual lessons. 

Royal College of Music Festival of Percussion

Date:
5th May '19
Time:
11:00am — 12:00pm
Venue:
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road., South Kensington, London SW7 2BS

Our drumlines and brass players will be performing in the Junior Ensemble Showcase as part of the RCM Festival of Percussion.

More info: https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1682215

Tickets: https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/chooseseats/?WebInstanceId=1682215

Jazz Evening

Date:
3rd April '19
Time:
7:30pm — 9:00pm
Venue:
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, N6 4BD

YMM presents... a spectacular evening of jazz with Junior Jazz and Big Band at the famous theatre 'Upstairs at the Gatehouse' in Highgate Village.

Doors open at 7.10pm, with music from 7.30pm.

Tickets:

£10 Adults

£8 concessions (4-16yrs and OAP)

https://upstairsatthegatehouse...


Easter Concert

Date:
23rd March '19
Time:
6:00pm — 8:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union, NW5.

The highlight of our year: the Easter concert! This concert is the chance for all of our school-age ensembles to perform. We have some amazing group collaborations, solo features and bands writing their own music for the occasion!

Tickets available on Saturdays at the front desk and online through Eventbrite* from February half-term onwards.

*Online booking charges apply.

To support the work YMM does, the YMM trustees will be running a Silent Auction full of fabulous prizes and a bar for refreshments in the interval. All proceeds will go to our Instrument Purchase & Repair fund and the YMM Bursary Scheme.

Vocal Concert

Date:
2nd March '19
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union

Celebrating our solo singers and budding songwriters in an afternoon concert of jazz, pop, rock and original songs.

Strings Concert

Date:
2nd February '19
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

This chamber concert features YMM's string groups, as well as students taking individual lessons. 

Recorder Concert

Date:
19th January '19
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

This chamber concert features YMM's recorder groups, as well as students taking individual lessons. 

Early Years Christmas Concert

Date:
1st December '18
Time:
10:00am — 10:45am
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5.

A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show what they have been learning this term.

This will be followed by a singalong with Music Box tutor, Jason so bring your voices and some Christmas cheer!

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2, 3, Beginner Rhythm, Rhythm 1, Beginner Recorders, Recorder 1 and Choir 1.

Main Christmas Concert

Date:
1st December '18
Time:
1:00pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5.

Join us for our end of term Senior Concert and get into the Christmas spirit with some mince pies and mulled wine! Christmas jumpers and tinsel are warmly encouraged for performers AND audience members.

Groups involved: Junior Brass & Wind, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Junior & Senior Strings, Choir 2, 3, YMM Voices, Ukulele 1 & 2, Rock 'n Pop 1 & 2, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Junior & Senior Drumlines, Junior Jazz and Big Band.

Early Years Christmas Concert

Date:
30th November '18
Time:
10:00am — 10:45am
Venue:
HALLION HALL, LA SAINTE UNION SCHOOL

A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show what they have been learning this term. Christmas dress encouraged for students AND parents!

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2 & 3, Beginner and Recorder 1, Beginner Ukulele, Beginner and Rhythm 1, Choir 1

Choral Concert

Date:
24th November '18
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union. NW5

An afternoon concert celebrating our magnificent choirs!

Performances from our four Junior choirs and two Adult choirs as well as special guests...

Piano Concert

Date:
17th November '18
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
LSU, Hallion Hall

The annual YMM Piano Concert features piano soloists and mixed duos or trios. Students who have piano lessons at YMM have the opportunity to perform on the La Sainte Union grand piano.

Jazz and Pop Piano Workshop

Date:
13th October '18
Time:
1:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
LSU, room tbc, check upon arrival.

So you've learnt your grade pieces and memorised those scales... but what if you want to play in a band? This workshop covers the fundamental skills that you will need for jazz and pop piano. 

Lead by the wonderful and talented Jason Charles-Nelson, one of our regular YMM piano tutors for students of grade 3-5 standard. Please email Daisy on music@youngmusicmakers.co.uk to sign up. 

Forgive the Christmas tune in September, but check out the video below for some spectacularly gorgeous accompanying from Jason! 

O Holy Night

Box9 Drumline Workshop

Date:
6th October '18
Time:
12:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
Drama Studio, La Sainte Union. NW5

Join Box9 Drumline drummers and brass players for a workshop in all things drumline!

York Rise Street Party

Date:
9th September '18
Time:
12:00pm — 1:30pm
Venue:
York Rise, NW5

Our YMM Big Band in small band mode, entertaining the masses at York Rise Street Festival 2017. 

While our set is 12 - 1, there is a lot going on throughout the day, so do pop down and support our local community. This is a fantastic, free, family event. 

Early Years Summer Concert

Date:
30th June '18
Time:
10:00am — 10:45am
Venue:
HALLION HALL, LA SAINTE UNION, CROFTDOWN ROAD ENTRANCE, NW5

A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show off a whole year of marvellous music-making!

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2, 3, Beginner Rhythm, Rhythm 1, Beginner Recorders, Recorder 1 and Choir 1

Main Summer Concert

Date:
30th June '18
Time:
1:00pm — 2:45pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union, Croftdown Road entrance, NW5.

This end of term concert celebrates a year of marvellous music-making. All of our junior groups and ensembles have the chance to perform to a packed audience.

Groups involved: Choir 2, Choir 3, Junior Brass & Wind, Junior Drumline, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Junior Jazz, Junior Strings, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Rock 'n Pop 2, Senior Drumline, Senior Strings, Ukulele 1, Ukulele 2, YMM Voices

YMM 'Picnic in the Park'

Date:
24th June '18
Time:
3:00pm — 5:00pm
Venue:
Parliament Hill Bandstand, Hampstead Heath, NW5

Bring your picnics, parasols and dancing shoes! YMM's Jazz and Rock 'n Pop groups will be entertaining crowds at the Parliament Hill Bandstand.

Piano Concert

Date:
16th June '18
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union, Croftdown Road entrance, NW5.

The annual YMM Piano Concert features piano soloists and mixed duos or trios. Students who have piano lessons at YMM have the opportunity to perform on the La Sainte Union grand piano.

Recorder and Acoustic Guitar Concert

Date:
19th May '18
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union, Croftdown Road entrance, NW5.

This chamber concert features YMM's recorder groups and classical guitar ensembles, as well as students taking individual lessons.

Jazz Evening

Date:
17th May '18
Time:
7:30pm — 9:15pm
Venue:
St Luke's Kentish Town, Oseney Crescent. NW5 2AT.

YMM presents an evening of jazz with Junior Jazz and Big Band at St Luke's Church, Kentish Town.

Doors open at 7.00pm, with music from 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from YMM Reception: Adults £8 Concessions £6

There will be a bar available throughout the evening. 

Easter Concert

Date:
24th March '18
Time:
6:00pm — 8:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union, Croftdown Road entrance, NW5.

The highlight of our year: the Easter concert! This concert is the chance for all of our school-age ensembles to perform. We have some amazing group collaborations, solo features and bands writing their own music for the occasion!

Tickets available on Saturdays at the front desk and online through Eventbrite*

Adults £7 (17-65yrs)

Concessions £5 (OAP and 4-16yrs) 

*Online booking charges apply.

To support the work YMM does, the YMM trustees will be running a Silent Auction full of fabulous prizes and a bar for refreshments in the interval. All proceeds will go to our Instrument Purchase & Repair fund and the YMM Bursary Scheme.

Soloists' Concert

Date:
10th March '18
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
La Sainte Union NW5.

This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM.

Singer & Songwriter Concert

Date:
3rd February '18
Time:
1:30pm — 2:15pm
Venue:
HALLION HALL, LA SAINTE UNION, CROFTDOWN ROAD ENTRANCE, NW5

Celebrating our solo singers and budding songwriters in an afternoon concert of jazz, pop, rock and original songs.

YMM Jazz All Stars at Camden Market

Date:
14th December '17
Time:
5:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue:
Camden Market Hall

YMM's senior jazz students are bringing the Christmas spirit to Camden's annual Night Market. Listen to our fabulous young musicians while fitting in some last-minute Christmas shopping!

Early Years Christmas Concert

Date:
2nd December '17
Time:
10:00am — 10:45am
Venue:
HALLION HALL, LA SAINTE UNION SCHOOL

A fun and informal morning concert for our Early Years groups to show what they have been learning this term.

Groups involved: Music Box 1, 2, 3, Beginner Rhythm, Rhythm 1, Beginner Recorders, Recorder 1 and Choir 1. 

Senior Christmas Concert

Date:
2nd December '17
Time:
1:00pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union School

Join us for our end of term Senior Concert and get into the Christmas spirit with some mince pies and mulled wine! Christmas jumpers and tinsel are warmly encouraged.

Groups involved: Junior Brass & Wind, Recorder 2, Recorder Ensemble, Junior & Senior Strings, Choir 2, 3, YMM Voices, Ukulele 1 & 2, Rock 'n Pop 1 & 2, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Junior & Senior Drumlines, Junior Jazz and Big Band. 

Choral Concert

Date:
25th November '17
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union School

An afternoon concert celebrating our magnificent choirs!

Performances from our four Junior choirs and two Adult choirs as well as special guests...

York Rise Street Party

Date:
10th September '17
Time:
12:00pm — 1:00pm
Venue:
York Rise NW5

Our YMM Big Band in small band mode, entertaining the masses at York Rise Street Festival 2017. 

While our set is 12 - 1, there is a lot going on throughout the day, so do pop down and support our local community. This is a fantastic, free, family event. 

Lady Somerset Road Street Festival

Date:
10th September '17
Time:
2:30pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
Lady Somerset Road, NW5.

Our YMM Big Band in small band mode, entertaining the masses at York Rise Street Festival 2017. 

While our set is 2.30pm - 3.00pm, there is a lot going on throughout the day, so do pop down and support our local community. This is a fantastic, free, family event. 

Jazz Tea On The Lawn

Date:
2nd July '17
Time:
3:00pm — 5:00pm
Venue:
Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, N6 5HG

YMM Big Band will be joining other jazz ensembles from the Camden Music Hub and their partners, for some outdoor jazz in the grounds of Lauderdale House. 

More details can be found HERE

Summer Concert

Date:
1st July '17
Time:
1:00pm — 2:45pm
Venue:
LSU Hall

This end of term concert celebrates a year of music-making. All of our groups and ensembles have the chance to perform to a packed audience.

Picnic in the Park

Date:
25th June '17
Time:
3:00pm — 5:00pm
Venue:
Hampstead Heath Bandstand

Bring your picnics and parasols! YMM's Jazz and Rock 'n Pop groups will be entertaining crowds at the Parliament Hill Bandstand. Expect dancing, face-painting and even hula-hooping in addition to a summer afternoon of wonderful music.

'Singing Against the Clock' Vocal Workshop with Pete Churchill

Date:
17th June '17
Time:
1:00pm — 3:00pm
Venue:
Hallion Hall, La Sainte Union Girls' School, Croftdown Road entrance. NW5.

As a member of the Camden Music Hub, we are the proud hosts of a very special vocal workshop as part of Camden Jazz Connect, an Arts Council-funded project celebrating jazz education in Camden.

'Singing Against the Clock' is presented by Pete Churchill, Professor of Jazz Composition at the Royal Academy of Music in London as well as Head of Jazz Voice at the Royal Conservatoire in Brussels. Focussing on the aural tradition in jazz, participants will sing songs in unison and up to four-part harmony without notation, using the most efficient ways of learning by ear. 

To sign up for this FREE workshop please contact Deborah Rees at the Camden Music Service stating your (child's) name, date of birth, voice, school and your full contact details.

Contact: deborah.rees@camden.gov.uk or phone 0207 9747235


Soloists Concert

Date:
10th June '17
Time:
1:30pm — 2:30pm
Venue:
LSU Hall

This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM.

Singer & Songwriter Concert

Date:
13th May '17
Time:
1:30pm — 2:15pm
Venue:
LSU Hall

Organised by YMM student, Ellie Lewy-Sharp as part of her Silver Arts Award, this concert showcases the vocal and songwriting talents of our students and their friends.

Spaces are limited so if you would like to perform, please email music@youngmusicmakers.co.uk or speak to Daisy on the front desk who will pass your details on to Ellie. Deadline for applications is 1st April, 2017.

Cafe Concerts Catch-up

YMM Live! with Becca Wilkins

March 20th, 2021

This week we feature choir accompanist and vocalist, Becca Wilkins singing the beautiful Carole King song, "You Got A Friend".

If you have been inspired to join the Melodic Transcription workshop with Becca on March 27th, please sign up here.

Contact us to book a vocal lesson, or FREE choir taster, with our team of wonderful vocal tutors.

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YMM Live! Student Takeover!

March 13th, 2021

From our living room to yours... YMM Live! Today's cafe concert shares performances from our guitar and brass students.

Contact us to book in a guitar, or brass lesson, or a FREE taster of any of our guitar,z brass groups.

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YMM Live! with Becca Wilkins

March 6th, 2021

This week we feature choir accompanist and vocalist, Becca Wilkins singing the classic "Life on Mars", by David Bowie.

If you have been inspired to join one, or all of Becca's ear training workshops, please sign up here.

Contact us to book a vocal lesson, or FREE choir taster, with our team of wonderful vocal tutors.

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YMM Live! with Joe Bickerstaff

February 27th, 2021

Weekly Cafe Concerts from our living room to yours. Join our tutors every Saturday from 10.50am for a live performance.

This week we feature choir accompanist and pianist, Joe Bickerstaff, playing his rendition of Bobby Hebb's "Sunny" in celebration of the gorgeous weather today!

Joe talks about using the melody to improvise, something that our students worked on with Becca Wilkins before half-term in our Introduction to Improvising workshop.

Sign up here for the FREE "What Am I Hearing?" workshops with Becca Wilkins. Your ears will thank you!

Contact us to book a piano lesson with Joe, or another of our team of brilliant piano tutors.

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Children's Mental Health Week - Express Yourself!

February 6th, 2021

Supporting the mental health of our young people through music, free expression and cultivating an inclusive community, is at the heart of what we do at YMM.

During Children's Mental Health Week, we are sharing celebrations of all that music can do to support good mental health.

We have compiled a list of resources to help young people and their parents with their mental health, particularly through the Covid-19 pandemic.


Quoted articles from today's concert:

Great Musicians Go into 'Trance-Like' State

Music 'releases mood-enhancing chemical in the brain'

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YMM Live! with Becca Wilkins

January 30th, 2021

Weekly Cafe Concerts from our living room to yours. Join our tutors every Saturday from 10.50am for a live performance.

This week we feature choir accompanist and vocalist, Becca Wilkins singing the gorgeous, Fields of Gold, by Sting.

If you have been inspired to join the Introduction to Improvising workshop, please sign up here.

Contact us to book a vocal lesson, or FREE choir taster, with our team of wonderful vocal tutors.

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YMM Live! with Joe Bickerstaff

January 23rd, 2021

Weekly Cafe Concerts from our living room to yours. Join our tutors every Saturday from 10.50am for a live performance.

This week we feature piano tutor, Joe Bickerstaff and the music of Henry Mancini.

Contact us to book pianos lessons with Joe or any of our amazing tutors!

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YMM Live! with Becca Wilkins

January 16th, 2021

Weekly Cafe Concerts from our living room to yours. Join our tutors every Saturday from 10.50am for a live performance.

This week we feature choir accompanist and vocalist, Becca Wilkins using vocal processor technology to realise a performance of Madison McFerrin's Learn Your Lesson, using just her voice!

Contact usto book a vocal lesson, or FREE choir taster, with our team of wonderful vocal tutors.

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YMM Live! with Joe Bickerstaff: relax and breathe...

January 9th, 2021

Weekly Cafe Concerts from our living room to yours. Join our tutors every Saturday from 10.50am for a live performance.

This week we feature piano tutor, Joe Bickerstaff taking us through some relaxing improvisation, using notes we will give him.

This is your time to relax and breathe...

Contact us to book pianos lessons with Joe or any of our amazing tutors!

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Malcolm Abbs, thank you!

July 11th, 2020

We say goodbye to Malcolm Abbs after 37 years of service as a YMM woodwind tutor and director of Adult Instrumental for some 25 years! Have a lovely, long and happy retirement.

Adult Instrumental play "Cafe Society", by Malcolm Abbs.

Video credits to Rod Paley and Tom Nettleship.

Thank you also to Alen and Gabriel who are leaving our set-up team, jazz and rock n pop ensembles after many years moving up through YMM. All the best in what are sure to be bright futures, full of adventure!

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Chris Williams

July 4th, 2020

Our jazz saxophone tutor, Chris Williams performing:

Mopti, by Don Cherry

August One, by Adam Glasser, words by Dudu Pukwana

If you would like lessons with Chris, or want to hear more about our jazz ensembles, please get in touch.

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Jon Russell

June 27th, 2020

Jon Russell, taking us from Nashville to New York:

A "hybrid picking" Country work out.

Donna Lee by Charlie Parker.

Contact us to find out about individual guitar lessons with Jon Russell or the many guitar groups we run.

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Bob Payne

June 13th, 2020

Bob Payne, one of our brass tutors, performing the ridiculously, virtuosic tuba solo, Fnugg, by Oystein Baadsvi.

Contact us to find out about theory groups and brass lessons with Bob.

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Joe Bickerstaff

June 6th, 2020

King of Cocktail, Joe Bickerstaff, delighting us with:

Body and Soul by Jonny Green

Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

Contact us to find out about individual piano lessons with Joe.



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Alex Griffiths

May 23rd, 2020

Alex Griffiths, YMM flute tutor, performing the beautiful and serene, Madrigal, by Philippe Gaubert -

Contact us to find out about our recorder groups and individual flute lessons with Alex.

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Jason Charles-Nelson

May 16th, 2020

Jason gave us a special 'Birthday Concert' to celebrate the birthdays of Malcolm Abbs (a wonderful YMM tutor for over 30 years), Jason's son, Ethan, and Stevie Wonder himself!

Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder

Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You?) by Stevie Wonder

Contact us to find out about our Music Box groups and individual piano lessons with Jason.

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Sam Howes

May 9th, 2020

Sam gave us a short masterclass in looping percussion instruments to create a one-man samba band.

Contact us to find out about our percussion and drumline groups and individual lessons with Sam.


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Becky McChrystal

April 25th, 2020

Becky is the YMM School Director. Contact her to arrange any fantastic, creative collaborations (remote or otherwise!), or for advice regarding your child's music lessons.

Becky plays "Somewhere Over The Rainbow", arr by Max Leith.

No matter your instrument or ability level, here is the link to the dropbox if you'd like to play on Thursdays 8pm to celebrate the NHS workers https://bit.ly/3ekkIG3

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Francesca Confortini

April 18th, 2020

Francesca sings:

"Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni Mitchell.

"Hallelujah, I Love Her So" by Ray Charles.

"A Million Dreams" from The Greatest Showman, by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Contact us to find out about choirs and vocal lessons with Francesca.

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Anna Tam

April 4th, 2020

Anna was playing:

Tarry Trousers (trad. English)- Voice/Nyckelharpa

Farmor’s Brudpolska (trad. Swedish)- Nyckelharpa

An Awhesyth (trad. Cornish) - Voice/Hurdy Gurdy

Bagpipe Hornpipe (trad. English) - Viola da Gamba

Subscribe to Anna's YouTube channel.

Contact us to find out about cello lessons with Anna and the string groups she runs.


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Jade Ellins

March 28th, 2020

Jade Ellins and Sam Asbury sang You Can Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac and California dreaming by The Mamas and Papas.

Subscribe on YouTube for more Wiggle Room Music with Jade and Sam.

Contact us to find out about singing lessons and ukulele groups with Jade.

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Becky McChrystal

March 21st, 2020

Becky is the YMM School Director. Contact her to arrange any fantastic, creative collaborations (remote or otherwise!), or for advice regarding your child's music lessons.

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