From September 2023 YMC will be offering a new structured programme for beginner instrumental string learning. The programme will include: A 30 minute beginner group instrumental class in violin, viola or cello A 30 minute musicianship/orchestra class Free instrument hire…
Last weekend saw the YMC Silent Scores Festival and Concerto Prize taking place. Students had the opportunity to present programme of two pieces, one of which had to by by a female composer, to a distinguished panel of adjudicators. The…
YMC is delighted to announce the appointment of Chloë Meade as violin teacher. Chloë has worked on Wendy Max’s ‘Frinton Summer Strings’ course, coaching chamber groups and helping out with the string orchestra, and since graduating she has taken on…
The YMC café is the place for students, parents and YMC to meet, chat and enjoy coffee anddelicious cakes. Towards the end of last term a new series of small concerts taking place in thecafé each Saturday morning. YMC chamber…
Here YMC violin tutor Iona McDonald shares some thoughts about learning the violin and gives an insight into one to one violin lessons at YMC. What makes the violin such an amazing instrument to learn? “We get to play all…
“Playing music is all about teamwork – working together to create a finished product, which is as close to what we hope the composer wanted. When we play together, it trains our listening skills as we hear how the different harmonies and rhythms come together. It makes us better musicians.”
In this post YMC’s voice/aural tutor and choir conductor, Alison, answers some frequently asked questions about YMC’s voice/aural classes. Why take part in voice/aural skills lesson? “Voice/Aural lessons are fun and interesting. You will learn a lot like signing with…
The YMC term will restart after half term on 25th February 2023. We are looking forward to an exciting term at YMC. YMC’s ensembles are preparing for the Winter Concert, which takes place on Saturday 25th March, 1pm at the…
“YMC trained me very well for all aspects of my musical life – from the basics such as sitting up in orchestra and bringing a pencil to ensemble skills and the fundamentals of ensemble and orchestral playing.”
“Music theory represents the language from which all music can be fully understood, performed and enjoyed. Learning how a piece is created can enhance one’s enjoyment of recreating a representation in performance, and provide a full awareness of the composer’s intentions.”
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