2026 is here and we’ve a busy term ahead at YYM! Scroll down for more info on all the events listed on our calendar below, and we hope you can join us for some music making soon!
Cello Day – 1st March 2026
Calling all Grade 3-8+ cellists!
Join us at Leeds Conservatoire on March 1st from 11:30am-3:30pm for a FREE, informal, interactive day of cello ensemble playing, led by Nicholas Trygstad, Head of Strings at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and RBC student Tyler Wood. Nicholas is an exceptionally accomplished cellist, having been the principal cellist for the Hallé orchestra for more than 20 years, while Tyler is a YYM alumnus currently in his 3rd year at RBC.
Nicholas and Tyler will offer tips and guidance, as well as information on studying cello at music college, and careers in cello playing.
To sign up you must be a cellist working at Grade 3 level or above (but please note it isn’t necessary to have taken any exams).
Sign up here before February 17th to secure your place!
Open Days 2026
Come along to one of our open days at our centres in Leeds and Hull this March and experience life at YYM for yourself. See our industry-leading tutors in action, hear from our students, tour our specialist facilities, and discover why YYM might just be the perfect next step for you.
Leeds Conservatoire – Sunday 8th March 1pm – 3pm
Sign up to attend here
The Albemarle Hull – Sunday 22nd March 1pm – 3pm
Sign up to attend here
Project Day (Leeds)
29th March
Calling all young musicians grade 3-8+!
Join us at Leeds Conservatoire on Sunday 29th March for a day of FREE workshops and music making. Sessions on offer include:
- Be a Film Music Student for the Day (age 14+)
In this session, Andy Barraclough, tutor on the film music degree course at Leeds Conservatoire, will give an insight into what it is like to be a film music student for the day. This workshop is suitable for older students aged 14+ who are interested in learning more about studying film music, what it involves, and where it could lead.
- Play with the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment (wind and brass players grade 4+)
The Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment will offer a day of concert band playing for wind and brass players at grade 4+. There will be a chance to play alongside members of the band, enhance your skills under experienced leadership, and focus on ensemble musicianship and playing. The band will also share what it is like to be a musician in the army. At the end of the day, parents/carers are welcome to attend a short performance.
- Practice and Performance: Tom Evans (all singers & instrumentalists grade 3+)
Experienced examiner, tutor, and musician Tom Evans, will lead a session focusing on practice and performance. In the morning, there will be opportunities to discover new practice strategies and approaches. In the afternoon, some students will give performances to see how effective practice strategies can support performances. This workshop is ideal for anyone preparing for a performance, such as an exam, recital, or audition.
All sessions are full day workshops, and attendee must choose one session to attend only, ensuring they meet the age/playing-level requirements for their chosen session. Please note suggested grade levels are playing level, students do not need to have passed any grade exams to attend.
Sign up here by Sunday 15th March – places limited!
Discover YYM – video resources:
- About Yorkshire Young Musicians – see lessons, classes and rehearsals in action, hear from the Head, YYM tutors and students
- Day at YYM – a day in the life of a YYM student
- Conservatoire & University Preparation – how YYM supports applications and audition preparation
- YYM Open Day Presentation – a talk from the Head of YYM about the YYM offer, who can benefit, how to apply and access grant funded places
