Partners
York Music Education is proud to be supporting the following schools this academic year, through our diverse range of services:
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Partners
Music Services
Music Services
We are dedicated to propelling music education forward by forming strategic partnerships and offering a range of services designed to ignite the passion for music in every student.
Our Services
Peripatetic Instrumental Teachers
Our accomplished peripatetic instrumental teachers are committed to guiding students on their musical journey through personalised, one-on-one lessons. With expertise in various instruments, they bring a dynamic and individualised approach to music education.
Whole Class Music Teachers
Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) is a scheme detailed in the National Plan for Music Education (GOV.UK) and its key objective is to provide all primary school children with the opportunity to learn an instrument at no additional cost to them. As well as the important musical benefits of the WCET programme, it is also recognised that there are many further opportunities for developing skills.
Instrument Hire
We believe that access to quality instruments should never be a barrier to musical exploration. Our instrument hire service ensures that students have the opportunity to experiment with different instruments, encouraging a hands-on and experimental approach to learning.
Charanga: Empowering Learning Through Technology
As the authorised reseller of Charanga for the York area, we bring an award-winning primary music education program to our partner schools. Charanga’s innovative teaching and learning platform seamlessly blend traditional methods with cutting-edge technology, offering an enriching and contemporary musical education experience.
Charanga: Making an Impact
Reaching over 6,000 students in 26 schools across York, Charanga has become an integral part of our mission. This program goes beyond textbooks, providing interactive lessons, assessments, and resources that captivate students’ interest and make learning music both enjoyable and educational.
Contributing to the York Community
Our impact extends beyond the classroom, fostering a vibrant and interconnected musical community in York, through York Music Centre. By instilling a love for music, we contribute to the holistic development of students, preparing them to face the world with creativity and confidence.
Connect with Us
Join us in the journey of elevating music education in York. Whether you’re a school, educator, or parent, we invite you to explore how our dynamic approach to music education can benefit the students in our community. Contact us today, and let’s create a symphony of learning together.
Term Dates
Term Dates
Millthorpe Map
Millthorpe School Map
Friends
Friends of York Music Center
The Friends of York Music Centre are here to add the little ‘extras’ that make young peoples’ music-making more fun and sociable and we are most visible running the tuckshop. We raise funds to help provide music, masterclasses, subsidies for concert tours abroad and many other things.
If you would like to become a Friend and help us fund even more for York Music Centre students, then please contact the Friends secretary on fyaa.secretary@gmail.com
Arts Award
Arts Award
All students at York Music Centre have the opportunity to engage with Arts Award at all levels – Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver, Gold.
What is Arts Award?
- an accredited qualification that celebrates young peoples’ involvement and achievement in the arts.
- encouraging young people to explore the arts in greater depth
- developing young peoples’ arts leadership skills.
- stimulating independent learning.
How much does it cost?
For all students there is a nominal registration charge (for an Arts Award book and badge) payable at the beginning of the process.
NOTE: There is no charge for Arts Award for those who have a free place at York Music Centre
How do I register to do Arts Award?
For more information email support@yorkartseducation.org.uk
About Music Center
York Music Centre runs a wide range of group music-making opportunities and tuition for all ages (3 to 18) and all abilities – every week during term time at Millthorpe School and satellite music centre activities taking place at Clifton Green and Ralph Butterfield school.
- Mondays – 3.30pm – 4.30pm – Clifton Green Primary School
- Tuesday – 8.00am – 8.45am – Clifton Green Primary School
- Wednesdays – 5.00pm – 8.00pm – Millthorpe School
- Tuesdays – 3.30pm – 4.30pm – Ralph Butterfield Primary School
- Fridays – 8.00am – 8.45am – Ralph Butterfield Primary School
- Saturdays – 9.30am – 1.30pm – Millthorpe School
FREE places available to families on low income (subject to availability). Definition of low income
All students have the opportunity to experience playing in informal and formal concerts throughout the year, both locally and regionally. For the more senior/advanced groups there is also the opportunity to play during summer tours. There are often additional projects for various groups and all students have the opportunity to engage with Arts Award at all levels (Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver, Gold).
Ensembles:
A wide range of ensembles is available for all ages, abilities and musical interests. For information about fees please click here.
Tuition
Individual tuition available to all members. For further details please click here or contact us at support@yorkmusiced.org.uk
Concerts:
Informal and formal concerts throughout the year
support@yorkmusiced.org.uk tel: 01904 293236
Membership Terms and Conditions
Membership Terms and Conditions
Tuition
Tuition
Individual Tuition:
York Music Centre offers 15 or 30 minute individual lessons, mainly to beginners, to help them progress to a level where they are able to start playing in groups. Playing in groups has a significant effect on progress and the social aspect can help motivate young people to keep going. (see tuition fees).
Instrument Loan Scheme:
There is the opportunity to try a variety of instruments before choosing which one to learn and tutors are able to advise pupils and parents. There is a wide range of instruments available for hire at very reasonable rates.
Other Costs
In addition to the cost of lessons and instrument hire, there may be a need for parents to purchase music. As pupils progress there is also an opportunity for them to be entered for external exams (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music or Trinity College) and again this will incur an additional cost. Tutors will advise parents on these matters well in advance.
Progress Reports
All pupils will receive a report at the end of each term highlighting attendance, progress and effort.
Terms and Conditions
- All lessons are for a minimum of one term with at least half a term’s notice to quit in writing (email is fine).
- York Music Education reserves the right to substitute a teacher in case of absence or illness.
- York Music Education will provide 30 sessions per year. One session per term will include pupils either performing in or attending a York Music Centre concert. For some more advanced students there may be a few further performing obligations that may reduce the total number of lessons to 28. 28 lessons per year are guaranteed for all students as a minimum.