Cookie Policy

Latest

Music Makes Lives Better Because… it changes with the times!

Inspired by our latest playlist based on the work of Delia Derbyshire, we discuss how important new technologies and experimentation is in music education
Ex YYM Board Member sings a new song for Selby

Sam Dunkley, a former alumnus of the YYM board, has recently delivered a special songwriting project for school children in Selby...
Sounds Like... Delia

This month we talk about the brilliant Delia Derbyshire (with some Doctor Who related music thrown in)!
Our partners

Most read

Sounds Like... word painting!

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

Job opportunities at Yorkshire Youth and Music
Sounds Like... a soundscape!

What’s a soundscape? It’s a creation, or re-creation of an environment or a series of environments, in sound...
Music and Mental Health

Young people’s mental health is an increasing concern. Using music through our specifically designed project has proven to be a good way to connect with young people in a way that feels comfortable to them
Our team

Staff and board members at Yorkshire Youth and Music, including staff contact details
Leona Nørskov Jørgensen

Leona Nørskov Jørgensen, a 26-year-old Sheffield native known for her singing on social media, appeared on both the 10th edition of The Voice UK, reaching the semi-finals, and at our very own Aldinebury Festival!
Music Makes Lives Better Because… it's all things Brass and beautiful

If there is one musical tradition that Yorkshire is famous for, it is brass bands
Signed Songs by Paul Whittaker OBE

Paul Whittaker OBE has been profoundly deaf all his life yet pursued a career as a successful Musician. Paul has created this brilliant set of resources, including a set of signed songs and a handout detailing some things to remember when singing and signing...
Our services

Yorkshire Youth and Music has the expertise to increase the musical, social and life chances of young people, whatever situations they face
Sounds Like... a woman wrote it!

You may or may not be aware that the Yorkshire Youth and Music office is run by women. We therefore ask respectfully that you take note of the humourous intent behind the headline of our latest playlist... Wink, wink.