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Youth Folk Opportunities Around England 2020 Youth Folk Opportunities around England 2020 Directory collated and produced by the English Folk Dance and Song Society. This directory is produced as part of the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s National Youth Folk Ensemble programme, which aims to promote, develop and link youth folk music activities across England. There are lots of ways to get involved in folk music through a wide range of organisations in England. Here we share a selection of regional and national opportunities for young people who play or are interested in exploring folk and traditional music. These include folk bands, summer schools, competitions, courses, bursaries, and creative learning projects. If you would like to add to this directory in the future, or if you’re interested in finding out more about youth folk music, please contact [email protected] You can download a PDF of this directory from efdss.org/youth-folk-opportunities National pages 3–5 London pages 5–6 North East page 6–7 North West page 7 South East page 8 South West pages 8–9 West Midlands page 9 Yorkshire and the Humber pages 9–10 These listings were compiled before the Coronavirus pandemic. Since then, many events have been postponed or cancelled. Please contact the organisations directly to find out more The English Folk Dance and Song Society has compiled these listings in good faith. However it cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information listed here, or the quality and safety of the activities. Please contact individual organisations for information about their programmes and safeguarding policies. EFDSS is the national folk arts development organisation for England. We are here to champion the English traditional arts – music, song, dance, storytelling, customs and traditions – as part of the rich and diverse cultural landscape of the UK. Cover photo of National Youth Folk Ensemble by Camilla Greenwell. National Youth Folk Opportunities 2020 National Youth Folk Ensemble Young Halsway Bringing together talented 14-18 year old musicians from across Folk Residential Opportunities for young people at Halsway Manor, England to create new arrangements of folk music, participate in National Centre for Folk Arts. Intensive but fun residential courses for residential courses, and get expert guidance from some of the biggest young singers and musicians to discover and enjoy folk! Led by young names in folk. Performances this year include Sidmouth Folk Festival professional folk artists with dedicated pastoral support. and Cecil Sharp House. Bursaries are available. Junior: Ages 8-12. A fun introduction to folk traditions. efdss.org/youthfolk Intro: Ages 12-16. No prior folk experience necessary. Intermediate: For ages 13 – 18 with some experience of folk, leading to Youth Folk Sampler Days performances at Sidmouth Folk Week. Advanced: Ages 16 – 25. For competent musicians and singers. halswaymanor.org.uk/projects/younghalsway NYFTE — The National Youth Folklore Troupe of England Creative folk music workshops across England in May half-term with NYFE music leaders Sam Partridge, Miranda Rutter and Rob Harbron. You will collaborate with other young musicians from your region and have the option of auditioning for the National Youth Folk Ensemble. All instruments welcome. For 12-18 year olds. Free but booking required. efdss.org/youthfolk NYFTE (‘nifty’) is a dance, music and song performance group for 10-18 year olds, with residential training (February and April) working Folkworks Summer Schools towards high quality performances at concerts/festivals throughout Durham, residential and non residential places available the year. Members gain experience of the full range of English Youth folk traditions alongside long-lasting friendships, and a wealth of Folkworks Youth Summer School is an inspirational and legendary week performance and leadership skills. of folk music tuition for those aged 14-20. Youth Summer School is a nyfte.org.uk perfect way to get involved in folk music, whether you have played lots already or are totally new to it. It’s a fun week full of tuition, repertoire building, songs, tunes and dancing. Bursaries are available. Burwell Bash Junior 2020 Summer School (27-31 July) Folkworks Junior Summer School is an inspirational course for young folk musicians, singers and dancers aged 9-13 who can play at a basic level on their instruments. Bursaries are available. sagegateshead.com/seasons/folkworks-summer-schools/ An intense yet laid back course, designed for intermediate and advanced players of all ages, offering instrumental, ensemble and performance workshops. Tutors: Brian Finnegan & Katherine Mann (flute/whistle), Ed Boyd (guitar), Andy Cutting (melodeon), Tola Custy & Jock Tyldesley (fiddle). EATMT funds a £250 bursary for one young person attending. BurwellBash.info [email protected] Published by the English Folk Dance and Song Society efdss.org 22 May 2020 3 National Youth Folk Opportunities 2020 Shooting Roots Young Performer’s Showcase Image: Phil Sofer The Young Performer’s Showcase (up to 25 years of age) takes place Join Shooting Roots for workshops in the folk arts! Shooting Roots on The Garden Stage, in Blackmore Gardens on a daily basis during runs band, song, theatre, craft, and dance workshops for 12-17 Sidmouth Folk Festival. Performers apply and places are awarded year-olds at folk festivals throughout the summer. We are open to all to ensure that a balanced programme of music, song, dance etc. is abilities, so simply bring yourselves and plenty of enthusiasm! presented throughout the week. shootingroots.org Applications and details from [email protected] sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/young-performers-showcase/ Alan Surtees Trust BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award The Alan Surtees Trust is a grant giving organisation that supports performers whose work is rooted in, or influenced by, traditional The Young Folk Award is an exciting, friendly experience, open to music and arts. It awards funding annually of up to £1,000 per people aged 16-21 from around the UK. English traditional musicians applicant to UK based musicians, singers or dancers aged 16-30. who have done this in the past include Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar, 2020 applications are invited from April 1-31. Jim Moray, Jackie Oates, Bella Hardy, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, alansurteestrust.org.uk and many more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u235C1wNMrY New Roots Cambridge Folk Festival: The Hub Band New Roots is an event for young musicians under the age of 25. There are two age groups, under 18 and 18-25. Musicians and singers selected to play at the final on April 26 in St Albans will get The Hub is a music-making area for young people, comprised of a feedback from the judges on their playing, enjoy meeting other young series of workshops and sessions throughout Cambridge Folk Festival. musicians and win performance opportunities. To enter, use the Aimed at 14-18 year olds who can apply to win a place prior to the instructions on the web site to send a completed entry form and 15 Festival or sign up on site. The project culminates in a performance in minutes of your music by 9 February 2020. the Club Tent on Sunday. new-roots.org.uk cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/folk-festival/folk-festival/information/ hub-band Published by the English Folk Dance and Song Society efdss.org 22 May 2020 4 National Youth Folk Opportunities 2020 BA (Hons) Folk degrees at Leeds College of Music Develop your skills as a professional musician with our global approach to folk and traditional music, whatever your instrument. An immersive experience with one-to-one specialist, ensemble and contextual studies tuition from our award winning faculty, including Jim Moray, Nancy Kerr, Pete Flood (Bellowhead) and Archie Churchill-Moss (Moore, Moss, Rutter). lcm.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-study-18plus/undergraduate- courses/ba-hons-music-folk London Get Your Folk On! Summer School London Youth Folk Ensemble Creative folk music and dance courses for 9–19 year olds at Cecil Sharp Image: Roswitha Chesher House. A group of committed young musicians aged 12-19 from London Play music by ear; explore harmonies, riffs, chord sequences and and the South with a passion for playing and performing folk folk techniques; create arrangements in small and big bands; sing and music. Meeting regularly at Cecil Sharp House, LYFE works with explore the history and culture of folk songs; try new instruments or professional folk musicians to create and perform folk music from dance forms and gain performance skills with final sharing events. Britain and beyond. LYFE is run by the English Folk Dance and Courses are friendly, flexible and responsive to all young people’s needs Song Society and directed by folk musicians Emily Askew and Ruairi and abilities. Led by a team of skilled and engaging folk educators – no Glasheen. previous folk experience is required and no two courses are the same! cecilsharphouse.org/lyfe efdss.org/learning/young-people/holiday-courses Folk Unlimited Get Your Folk On! Plus Creative, inclusive, multi-sensory band sessions for disabled young Explore and create folk music and song together in an inclusive, multi- people led by folk artists Emmie Ward and Joe Danks at Cecil Sharp sensory environment. For disabled young people aged 12-24 years old, House. You do not need any experience of playing an instrument or their siblings and friends. folk music to take part in Folk Unlimited. Love music? We want you efdss.org/learning/young-people/holiday-courses to join us! efdss.org/learning/young-people/inclusive-folk Published by the English Folk Dance and Song Society efdss.org 22 May 2020 5 London Youth Folk Opportunities 2020 Young Music Makers Centre For Young Musicians Folk Ensemble Centre for Young Musicians (CYM) at Morley College in South London runs two folk ensembles and a folk choir for young people as part of their Saturday music classes.
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