Concerts & Events
Past Events
Bandstand Concert
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
A sharing of YMM Early Years work
YMM End of Year Concert
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
A performance by the students of our piano department. https://www.youngmusicmakers.co.uk/lessons/piano
Classical Guitar Concert
A performance by the students of our stellar classical guitar teacher Nikos Baroutsakis.
Early Years Spring Concert
A concert sharing for all YMM Early Years groups
YMM Spring Concert
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
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
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
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
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
A sharing of YMM piano soloists and duets.
Summer Concert 1
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
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
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
This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM.
Early Years Christmas Concert 2022
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
A Christmas flavoured sharing of work over 3 concerts on December 3, 2022
(Please see below for details)
Live & Electric Christmas Concert 2022
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
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
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
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
This lunchtime chamber concert features YMM's string groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.
Piano Concert 2022
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
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
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
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
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
This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM.
Early Years Christmas Concert 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
** 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)
YMM Acoustic Summer Concert - CANCELLED
** 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.
YMM Live & Electric!
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
Soloists Concert 2021
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
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
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!
Workshop: What Am I Hearing? Part 2 - Rhythmic Transcription
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!
Workshop: What Am I Hearing? Part I - Recognising Harmony
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.
Workshop: Introduction to Improvisation
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.
Summer Concert 2020
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
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
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
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
Celebrating our solo singers and budding songwriters in an afternoon concert of jazz, pop, rock and original songs.
Recorder Concert
This chamber concert features YMM's recorder groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.
Folk Workshop with English Folk Dance & Song Society
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
This chamber concert features YMM's string groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.
Early Years Christmas Concert
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
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
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
Jazz Piano Workshop with Jason Charles-Nelson
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
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
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
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'
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
This chamber concert features YMM's guitar groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.
Royal College of Music Festival of Percussion
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
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
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
Celebrating our solo singers and budding songwriters in an afternoon concert of jazz, pop, rock and original songs.
Strings Concert
This chamber concert features YMM's string groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.
Recorder Concert
This chamber concert features YMM's recorder groups, as well as students taking individual lessons.
Early Years Christmas Concert
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
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
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
Piano Concert
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
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!
Box9 Drumline Workshop
Join Box9 Drumline drummers and brass players for a workshop in all things drumline!
York Rise Street Party
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
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
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'
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
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
This chamber concert features YMM's recorder groups and classical guitar ensembles, as well as students taking individual lessons.
Jazz Evening
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
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
This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM.
Singer & Songwriter Concert
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
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
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
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
York Rise Street Party
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
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
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
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
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
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
This concert showcases our senior instrumentalists and is open to grade 5 + students who have individual lessons at YMM.
Singer & Songwriter Concert
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.