Yorkshire Youth and Music guides

We have written a series of handy guides, for teachers, teaching assistants and other members of staff, on tips, good practice and making the most of visiting musicians, for use in the following settings:

Let's Play with Music

Featuring experienced facilitator, Rebecca Denniff, our 'Let's Play with Music' series of video resources aims to give musical tools to explore and support better mental health for children and young people Read more

Our Policies

Yorkshire Youth and Music takes the health and safety of our staff, freelance facilitators and (most of all) our students and participants (as well as how we run our organisation) incredibly seriously. Here, we share our up-to-date policies... Read more

Latest

Music Makes Lives Better: Sample Library

We spoke to composers Thomas Shorthouse and Molly Frances Arnuk about their upcoming concert, Sample Library, the blurred lines between classical music and production, and why creating spaces for people to make music matters.
Sounds Like… People Power

As it's May, this month’s Sounds Like.. explores songs about collective action, solidarity and power.
Sounds Like... Sound Steps Participants

This month’s playlist comes from some of the young people taking part in our Sound Steps programme. Bringing together a mix of genres, eras and moods, these selections reflect personal taste, shared listening and the moments music helps make sense of.
Music Makes Lives Better: Holme Valley Orchestra

We spoke to Anne Sheard of Holme Valley Orchestra to find out more about their passion for music, their involvement in the orchestra, and how music makes lives better.