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Rebeka Haigh

You might be surprised at some of the weird and wonderful things our Communications Officer, Rebeka Haigh, gets up to... See if you can guess before you read on...
Claire Alizon Hills
Anna Kent

Anna Kent works in arts marketing and communications for the Britten Sinfonia. Originally from Grimsby, she studied Music at Hull University, has worked for MIND (the mental health charity) and is a Sheffield United fan!
Alice Beckwith

Alice Beckwith is a music educator who works all over the UK. She’s the Composer in Residence for Lodge Moor Children’s Choir in Sheffield and works on ‘Snappy Operas’ in Leicestershire with Mahogany Opera (among other things!)...

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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
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!
Our team

Staff and board members at Yorkshire Youth and Music, including staff contact details
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...
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Yorkshire Youth and Music has the expertise to increase the musical, social and life chances of young people, whatever situations they face
Sean Chandler

Sean Chandler is a professional musician, specialising in the brass family of instruments. He is also Deaf.