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Their stories

Yorkshire Youth and Music works with a variety of children and young people with varying needs and / or life challenges.

We've highlighted the journeys of the following brilliant project participants to show how we can change the lives of each individual child for the better:

Guitar in the Garden

Guitar in the Garden

Back garden guitaring in a dedicated display from one of our music leaders and their talented student, 'F'... Read more

Published: 18th January, 2021

Author: Rebeka Haigh

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Barry's Story

Barry's Story

Barry was 13 when he took part in our Great Singing, Great Signing project. Great Singing, Great Signing’s aim was to start and run two new singing and signing ensembles in areas of the region where there is currently no singing and signing activity. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2020

Updated: 18th January, 2021

Author: Rebeka Haigh

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Isma and Aisha's Story

Isma and Aisha's Story

Deaf children like Isma and Aisha don’t always get the chance to make music. Our project has given them the opportunity to learn to play instruments and boosted their confidence. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2020

Updated: 18th January, 2021

Author: Rebeka Haigh

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    Music Makes Lives Better Because… it can happen, no matter what happens

    We talk about why we decided to make the video resources we made this year

  • Sounds Like... it's the way you see (and hear) it

    Sounds Like... it's the way you see (and hear) it

    Sometimes, the meaning of music is in the ear of the beholder... it's the way we see (and hear) it that counts

  • Yorkshire Youth and Music gets some new tech!

    Yorkshire Youth and Music gets some new tech!

    Investing in new technology means that the disadvantaged young people we work with get access to the latest musical software and hardware

  • Music Makes Lives Better Because… it can be a lifeline

    Music Makes Lives Better Because… it can be a lifeline

    Can you offer music provision in a pandemic and if so... how?

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    Eloise Garland

    Eloise Garland is a professional musician, teacher and Deaf awareness campaigner based in London

  • Yorkshire Youth and Music gets a new look!

    Yorkshire Youth and Music gets a new look!

    Brand new for 2020, Yorkshire Youth and Music is pleased to announce a new set of articles looking at music and music education in a completely different way, along with a new look for our logo and more...

  • Tony Johnson

    Tony Johnson

    Tony Johnson is the Head of the Music and Arts Service at Bradford Council

  • Sounds Like... word painting!

    Sounds Like... word painting!

    We explore examples of 'word painting', when the melody of a song actually reflects the meaning of the words...

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  • The Bromley Trust has funded Yorkshire Youth and Music to continue Little Song Stars

    The Bromley Trust has funded Yorkshire Youth and Music to continue Little Song Stars

    The Bromley Trust has kindly offered funding to Yorkshire Youth and Music for our Little Song Stars project, which contributes to better life chances for babies and young children

  • Where we work

  • Helen Varley

    Helen Varley

    Having previously played for Hammonds Saltaire, James Shepherd Versatile Brass and Black Dyke, Helen Varley now holds the solo horn seat at the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band...

  • How to Donate

    We make a difference in the lives of children and young people in a variety of very challenging circumstances, through high quality music and arts based projects and experiences. Your donation will help us to improve the lives of challenged young people across the region.

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