Events

Join us for YMH Achievement and Celebration Day!

Join us for YMH Achievement and Celebration Day!

February 22nd 2026

Hub event
We invite you to participate in our upcoming graded exam achievement event.
 
You can take the opportunity to complete a YMH Graded Exam, assessed by the knowledgeable Paul Harris. You will receive formal written feedback and a certificate for your achievements.
 
Alternatively, you can simply come along and celebrate your music performance while your family and friends watch and enjoy your playing.
 
To book a place please complete and return this form
 
Secondary Music Teachers Meet-up

Secondary Music Teachers Meet-up

March 5th 2026

CPD
Let's get together, where all us secondary music teachers can share ideas, resources, and have a good time and talk.

Welcome Secondary Music Teachers! Are you ready to connect, share ideas, and unwind with fellow music educators? Join us for the Secondary Music Teachers Meet-up - a fun and casual gathering just for you. Let's discuss lesson plans, new teaching resources, and more! This event is in person, so get ready to socialize and network with like-minded professionals in the music education field. Mark your calendars and come ready to mingle and make new connections. See you there!

Violin Workshop

Violin Workshop

March 15th 2026

Masterclass

York Music Hub and York Guildhall Orchestra work in partnership to deliver workshops from professional musicians across the year. This workshop has a  focus on Violin

Each participant / ensemble should be of school age and a minimum standard of Grade 5.  Only one piece needs to be prepared.

There is a charge of £25 for each workshop, whether its a solo, duet or ensemble, participant which can be paid by cash or cheque on the door. Participants eligible for Free School Meals, Pupil Premium and those who are Looked after may participate for free.

The workshop will be led by Bradley Creswick and take place in The Recital Room at St Peters School (13-18) from 13:00 until 16:00

Bradley Creswick is an internationally acclaimed violinist. He was appointed leader and first violinist of the Royal Northern Sinfonia Orchestra (RNSO) in 1984 and three years later moved to London to lead the Philharmonia Orchestra, still retaining a relationship with the RNSO.

Primary Meet-up

Primary Meet-up

May 13th 2026

CPD

An invitation to all Music Leads from York and North Yorkshire primary schools to attend our next primary music meetup: Creating a Early Years Curricululm, including SEND training, presented by Caroline Waddington-Jones and Jenni Cohen, Music Education Lectures at York University

Time will be given to sharing or trying out new schemes of learning, while of course, enjoying cake and tea.

We encourage all colleagues to bring and share a topic or scheme that works well in their school.