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:
We spoke to X, a young person who began attending our sessions in 2023. During that time, music helped grow their confidence, going from simply attending sessions to eventually performing. Through this piece, we explore how these sessions have supported them. Read more
"I’d start by saying “I want more studio time” but “want” is an understatement... Music is the solution to all my problems, whether I feel sad, angry, happy or just feel like I’m not having the best day... I write music." Read more
Youth voice is a social action group for young people based at Northorpe Hall Child and Charitable Trust that focusses on championing strong mental health and wellbeing for young people. Northorpe worked with Yorkshire Youth and Music facilitators to make an original track about mental health and wellbeing... Read more
Our Music and Mental Health project is a programme of music education work with the aim of improving and / or supporting the mental health, fitness and well-being of vulnerable children and young people in our region. We're pleased to share with you both the development of the project and a selection of case studies of the children taking part. Read more
E, a timid and anxious young woman looked after by the Youth Justice Service in Kirklees, has come on in leaps and bounds with Jess Armstrong's support and the ability to sing 'out loud'... Read more
Written by a local social worker and YYM musician and facilitator, Jess Armstrong, this is the story of D, a young person looked after by the Youth Justice Service in Kirklees... Read more
A Model Music Curriculum that included Music Technology might have meant our latest case study, P, would be doing Music at A-Level. Here's a look at why... Read more
Back garden guitaring in a dedicated display from one of our music leaders and their talented student, 'F'... Read more
Barry was 13 when he took part in our Great Singing, Great Signing project. Great Singing, The project's aim was to start and run two new ensembles in areas of the region where there is currently no singing and signing activity. Read more
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