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This directory includes a selection of Whilst all activities supplied by Venues & Organisations organisations and individuals who Leeds Music Education Partnership provide a range of activities across providers are quality assured and 1 Big Hoo Ha Company 12 YAMSEN Accord Choirs 23 Tessa Smith 34 Education 45 Anne-Marie Czajkowski Leeds. It is not a complete list of have DBS checked staff, LMEP 2 ArtForms Wetherby Music Centre 13 Seven Jazz Choir 24 Leeds Children’s Choir 35 Diocese of Leeds Singing Programme 46 Arts Live accepts no responsibility for singing teachers or groups so if you organisations offering services 3 ArtForms North Leeds Music Centre 14 A Quiet Word 25 Leeds Schools’ Choir 36 Leeds Youth Choir 47 All Saints Church Choir can’t find what you are looking for, who are not partnership members. 4 ArtForms Horsforth Music Centre 15 The Leeds Music Hub 26 James Heselwood 37 Leeds Lieder+ 48 Accomplish: Live to Create try searching the internet. CLYM ( Youth Music) 5 Roundhay Music 16 Leeds Schools’ Music Association 27 Singing Lessons Leeds 38 Leeds Youth Opera 49 Music Nation and Music Centres are supported and managed by ArtForms on behalf 6 Heather Coulton 17 Roots Alive 28 College of Music & Drama 39 First Floor 50 Pyramid of Arts of . 7 ArtForms Guiseley Music Centre 18 Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra (LYJRO) 29 Harmony 40 Asmarina 51 Vocologee 8 BeeSharp 19 Free Range 30 Space2 41 Saturday Music School (LCoM) 52 Old Chapel Music Studios 9 Tiny Tempo 20 ELFM and Heads Together 31 Jenny Chamberlain Smith 42 Yorkshire Young Musicians 53 South Asian Arts (SAA-UK) 10 Peridot Hill 21 ArtForms East Leeds Music Centre 32 Rock School UK 43 Voices of the Day 54 ArtForms South Leeds Music Centre 11 House of Mook 22 Lifeforce Productions 33 Sophie Thiruchelvam 44 55 ArtForms Rothwell Music Centre 10 Peridot Hill 26 James Heselwood 34 Opera North Education (continued...) 39 First Floor (an LMEP partner) 48 Accomplish: Live to Create LS7 2EH / 07913926702 LS6 4HX / [email protected] Playhouse, LS2 7UP LS28 5HZ / [email protected] Competitions & Festivals Currently teaching vocals at The Grammar School Takes rock band projects into SEN schools and day — Opera North Children’s Chorus (ONCC) [email protected] / 0113 245 5252 Vocal and instrumental sessions, from qualified At Leeds. Freelance lessons offered. Currently centres. Delivers singing and music sessions for (ages 8–14): Develop a life-long love of singing while Friday teatime teachers and professional practitioners, in pre- training to be a Certified Master Teacher (CMT) in Purple Patch Arts, Pyramid of Arts, First Floor and furthering your musical education and talent. Sing Meet new friends, discover new talents and develop or school settings and through group or individual Estill Voice Training. People in Action, for all abilities and ages (Electronic, secular and sacred music from a range of genres. your singing and rapping skills in a range of activities tuition, help children express themselves through Jazz, Pop and Heavy Metal). Private tuition for those Weekly rehearsals provide expert training and for 11 to 19 year olds (14 to 25 with a learning disability). rhythm and song and introduces them to a world 11 House of Mook with a learning disability. guidance which develops outstanding vocal tech- Programmes for young people not in full time of imagination and creativity. 1 LS6 4JB / [email protected] nique and musicianship skills. Professional directors education, training or employment also happen Provides rehearsal and recording services to music- 18 27 Singing Lessons Leeds and movement specialists develop drama and stage- during the school day. 49 Music Nation 1 The Big Hoo-Ha Company craft skills. Perform alongside the Chorus and (an LMEP partner) ians of all ages. Young solo singers/musicians LS4 2RY / Lily Moharrer: 08458 690 679 [email protected] (booking in for a recording) must have an adult stay Orchestra of Opera North. Entry is by audition. Offer songwriting, mentoring and band skills Woolpack Studios, Otley, LS21 3AB 18 Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra www.singinglessonsleeds.com with them. Bands may be dropped off/collected (LYJRO) (a CLYM group) programs, so you can experience aspects [email protected] / 07956205151 [email protected] — Opera North Youth Chorus (ONYC) ArtForms, LS6 2LG (ages 14–19): Gain the skills and experience needed you don’t get from simply learning how to sing. Provides vocal opportunities for primary and Individually tailored vocal tuition for students of all [email protected] / 0113 378 2850 to become a well-rounded performer. Exploring secondary ages plus learning disabled groups ages and abilities, from beginners or aspiring stars Monday 4.45—7.00 pm music from a range of genres, develop your singing to create original material. Projects include, Music to professional musicians. Find your unique style and voice and musicianship skills in weekly sessions. technology and composition, music theatre, LYJRO is a performing band, ages 15—18, playing voice through postural support, breathing technique Develop drama and stagecraft skills with profess- tailor-made subject specific composition, and latin, jazz rock, swing, funk and soul. No audition or volume control. ional directors and movement specialists. Perform 40 performance projects such as Rock Opera in but members generally play at Grade 6 level. You locally and nationally. Entry is by audition. a range of musical genres. Record a song are welcome to attend a rehearsal before joining. 28 Yorkshire College of Music & Drama 40 Asmarina Voices Birthday Parties are a speciality. LS2 9BN / 0113 243 1605 — Opera North Holiday Courses: First Floor, West Yorkshire Playhouse, LS2 7UP 19 Free Range www.yorkshire-music-lessons.co.uk working with the ON Chorus or Orchestra. [email protected] / 0113 245 5252 50 41 2 ArtForms Wetherby Hyde Park, LS6 / www.freerangechoir.org.uk [email protected] 12 Frances Bernstein: 077595 63848 — Opera North School Activity: Friday lunchtime Music Centre Offer singing lessons daily from 3 – 8 pm for anyone Schools who become Opera North Singing Schools Tuesday 7.30-9pm A choir for refugee and asylum-seeking women. 50 Pyramid of Arts (an LMEP partner) aged 7 to 70. Lessons are fun and those who want 12 YAMSEN Accord Choirs can work with professional artists either on site or Accompanied children are welcome. Bus fares LS11 9RT / 0113 234 6040 / Text 07531 215 999 www.federationoffestivals.org.uk , LS22 6JS / A non-auditioning SATB choir for singers of all can work towards Associated Board, Trinity and (an LMEP partner) at Opera North to explore their own creativity and can be covered. [email protected] and Saturday mornings ages with experience exploring a wide ranging London College (musical theatre) exams. www.yamsen.org.uk / takepartch.htm enhance their delivery of the school music curriculum. Saturday morning (fortnightly) www.vocalist.org.uk give links to local and [email protected] and original repertoire. Regular performances. 41 national competitions for solo singers, vocal [email protected] A free singing group open to anyone, particularly Paula Brookes: 07545 603951 duets, groups and choirs. Meanwood Community Centre, LS7 2QU 29 Harmony welcoming people with learning disabilities. Classes include Mini Music Makers, Pop Choir Tuesday morning (monthly) , LS9 / harmonychoir.org.uk The group sings all genres of music but especially The nearest ones to Leeds are: (for all the family), Folk Group, Rock and Pop Frances Bernstein: 077595 63848 One Accord (secondary) & Young Accord (primary) enjoys ’50s rock ‘n’ roll, country and folk. Rothwell: band plus a full range of instrumental teaching. Thursdays 6—7.30pm choirs for young people with additional needs www.rothwellmusicfestival.shutterfly.com A vibrant open access multi-racial community 3 ArtForms North Leeds across Yorkshire: in mainstream or specialist 51 Vocologee settings. Songs increase participants’ commun- choir near St James’ Hospital which gives Old Chapel Music Studios, LS11 9PR Wharfedale: Music Centre ication, social and musical skills. regular performances. www.wharfedalefestival.co.uk (an LMEP partner) [email protected] / 07577897363 Regular performances. Thursday 7—8.30pm Harrogate: Allerton C of E Primary School, LS17 7HL / 30 Sing and enjoy music together, performing challenging www.hcfmsd.co.uk Saturday mornings 34 13 20 arrangements and fun mash-ups! [email protected] Bingley: 41 Saturday Music School Mark Sturdy: 07545 603957 or 0113 378 2850 35 The Diocese of Leeds Singing www.bingleyrobertshaw.org.uk 20 ELFM and Heads Together (an LMEP partner) (from 9—5 pm) Programme (an LMEP partner) Leeds College of Music, LS2 7PD Skipton: Classes include Mini Music Makers, Find Your Voice, , LS2 8BE / 0113244 8634 Chapel FM, LS14 6JB / 0113 225 5944 www.lcm.ac.uk /courses /Young-Musicians www.skiptonmusicfestival.co.uk Songbook, Rock Band, and opportunities for those [email protected] www.elfm.co.uk / [email protected] Singers aged between 9 and 18 can gain band or Huddersfield: with special or additional educational needs. The Cathedral has five dedicated choirs performing Next Generation is a weekly intensive training course small group experience, participate in workshops www.mrssunderlandfestival.com in rotation, at eight services each week and also for young people at secondary school, in music, (improvisation, performance skills, working in the 4 ArtForms Horsforth works with 2500 children in in six auditioned boys’ Holmfirth: broadcasting, words and community journalism, music industry, film music), and develop their

Music Centre choirs and girls’ choirs in 43 schools. musical understanding through music theory or www.hmf.org.uk (an LMEP partner) including beginner vocal coaching, with Kathryn 13 Seven Jazz Choir Sturman. Work created by our ‘Next Genners’ is on 30 Space2 composition. Entry is by informal audition: Penistone: , LS18 5RF / Saturday mornings Seven Arts, LS7 3PD our website. [email protected] / 0113 3200159 ext1 musical potential is more important than the 52 www.pcmf.org.uk [email protected] www.sevenjazz.co.uk / seven-choir Offers co-produced large and small scale partici- standard reached. Most students have been Sheffield: Alex Wibrew: 07545 603953 [email protected] / 07544 352594 patory vocal and drama projects and community having lessons for two years before joining. 52 Old Chapel Music Studios 21 ArtForms East Leeds Music Centre www.donvalleyfestival.org.uk Classes include A Capella singing, Blues Band, Jazz Mondays 7-9pm (an LMEP partner) choirs, in some of Leeds’ most challenged neigh- LS11 9PR / 0113 246 5173 Band, Latin Salsa Music, Rock Bands, Sing the Offers a performing choir, instrumental workshops, , LS14 / Saturday mornings bourhoods. Collaborations include an annual 41 Young People’s Short Courses www.oldchapelleeds.com They have categories including pop, classical, Shows, Songwriting, Singing (group and solo) and international concerts, opportunities for regional [email protected] showcase of Leeds’ talent at Space2’s Recipe for (an LMEP partner) [email protected] folk, opera, jazz, musical theatre, open mic, Making Music (young children). ensembles, and encourages young local talent Nik Rutherford: 07545 603956 Life, presented at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and Leeds College of Music, LS2 7PD Offers band recording, Record a Song in a Day, vocal singer-songwriter, songs from the shows, and (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShskIAx2DRw). The original productions including ‘Gipton The Musical’ own choice which you can enter whatever Classes include Tiny Voices, Unplugged (acoustic www.lcm.ac.uk / courses / short-courses / lessons, choir, and rehearsal space. 5 Roundhay Music fortnightly choir at Inkwell, LS7 3LE sings popular (with its 200 strong cast) shown at WYPH in 2015. your age. and folk), Sing for Fun choir, Artist Development, suitable-for-under-18s (an LMEP partner) jazz tunes, taught by ear. If you like jazz and like to 36 The Wreckin’ Crew (rock and pop). Developing Your Songwriting, Sight-reading for 53 www.roundhaymusic.org sing, come along and try it out. No audition. Minimum 31 Jenny Chamberlain Smith Singers, Come and Sing Days and Jazz improvis- [email protected] / 0113 269 7754 age limit 16 (younger if accompanied by an adult). 36 Leeds Youth Choir (a CLYM group) LS12 3QN / [email protected] / ation weekends are offered throughout the year. Provides expert vocal tuition on an individual or small Oxford Place Methodist Church, LS1 3AX 07709311650 group basis and offers singing lessons in most genres 14 A Quiet Word [email protected] / 0113 2378 2850 This directory includes a selection of Singing teacher and choir leader. (YYM) Thursdays 7.00 – 8.30pm 42 Yorkshire Young Musicians organisations and individuals who (classical and jazz, to folk and pop). Sight-singing, LS8 4HE / [email protected] (an LMEP partner) aural training, voice projection and diction are also Musicians and writers collaborate with people city- Develop confidence and enjoy learning new songs provide a range of activities across Leeds College of Music, LS2 7PD covered. Community choirs are also available. wide to create vocal performances which animate in many different styles (Jazz, Classical, Pop, Folk Leeds. It is not a complete list of 01845 597 627 the spaces and places in which they live and work. and World Music). No audition required, ability to www.yorkshireyoungmusicians.org.uk singing teachers or groups so if you 6 Heather Coulton read music useful but not essential. Singers of high can’t find what you are looking for, school age welcome to come along and try the group Provides advanced training for exceptionally LS8 5PX / [email protected] 15 The Leeds Music Hub try searching the internet. out. We sing at a number of concerts in Leeds, further talented young singers and musicians, aged Leads a number of singing projects with community [email protected] / 0113 3458661 22 afield and compete at regional festivals. 8 and 18, from across the county. Aspiring singers, choirs and stage schools. Individual lessons (Pop, Offers vocal tuition, choirs. who want to give music a more prominent role in Rock and Musical Theatre) are also available as is 22 Lifeforce Productions 53 South Asian Arts UK Whilst all activities supplied by their lives, can study with some of the best teachers training in Complete Vocal Technique which enables (an LMEP partner) 32 (an LMEP partner) Leeds Music Education Partnership in the country and work and perform with like- singers to do absolutely anything humanly possible Leeds Media Centre, LS7 3HZ LS11 / 0113 244 5523 providers are quality assured and minded young musicians. with their voice, in a healthy way. [email protected] 32 Rock School UK (an LMEP associate) [email protected] have DBS checked staff, LMEP

Positive engagement in the arts through singing www.rockschool.uk.com / [email protected] www.saa-uk.org accepts no responsibility for 43 Voices of the Day organisations offering services 7 ArtForms Guiseley and songwriting at Lifesteppaz Evening Drop-ins, Holiday courses during half terms, Easter, and throu- SAA-UK’s mission is to enrich people’s lives through Yorkshire Dance, LS9 8AH / who are not partnership members. Music Centre after-school Soul Sister Salon inspires, motivates ghout the Summer 6 weeks. Each course runs for 5 engagement and participation in traditional and www.voicesoftheday.co.uk / Tuesday evening (an LMEP partner) and empowers young people to make enduring days from 10—4pm. A Week of Jamming, Recording contemporary South Asian music and dance. They CLYM (City of Leeds Youth Music) , LS20 8DT / Saturday mornings changes to their lives. Structured, accredited multi & Gigging for boys and girls aged 9 –16 - any voice A community choir singing soul through to Motown and offer a range of vocal classes at their Sunday music and Music Centres are supported 37 [email protected] media training for Alternative Curriculum learners or instrument and any ability. Complete beginners funky pop variations. If you love singing, or want to fall academy, school workshops, and a summer school and managed by ArtForms on behalf Sarah Baker: 07545 603952 16 and citywide school holiday activities. welcome, as are more experienced singers and in love with it, come and join. No audition. New members 37 Leeds Lieder + (an LMEP associate) in both Indian folk and classical music. of Leeds City Council. Classes include Big Sing, Latin Band, Jazz, GMC players. Rock School UK also delivers one day welcome. Under 16s to be accompanied. , LS1 3AD / 0113 234 6956 Voices, Beginner Songwriting, Folk group and Tessa Smith workshops for schools. 23 [email protected] 54 ArtForms South Leeds Music Makers. LS13 / www.tessasmith.com / [email protected] 44 Leeds Minster Music Centre Discover, compose and perform art songs through 16 Leeds School’s Music Association Tessa, a sought-after choir leader, is experienced LS2 7DJ / www.leedsminster.org (an LMEP partner) 33 Sophie Thiruchelvam school projects including Discovering Lieder 8 Bee Sharp (LSMA) (an LMEP partner) i n t e a c h i n g P o p , M u s i c a l T h e a t r e , C l a s s i c a l a n d The Minster has provided children and young people Morley Newlands Primary School, LS27 8DG LS12 / [email protected] / 07979 838619 (Primary) and Cool Lieder (Secondary). All projects Headingley, LS6 / ArtForms, LS6 2LG Jazz to Primary children through to Adults. Leeds with opportunities to sing since 1815. Saturday mornings Vocal teacher offering personalised lessons to suit are led by exceptional professional creative artists [email protected] / 07979838619 [email protected] / College of Music graduate, part time lecturer at [email protected] your needs and the skills you want to focus on. and broaden cultural horizons, explore talent and Fun fortnightly themed sessions for pre-school 0113 378 2850 Huddersfield University. Sophie Bevan: 07545 603954 Sing for fun, improve your technique and study for develop voices. 45 Anne-Marie Czajkowski, children: singing, dancing and playing musical MMus, BA (Hons), ARCM(PG) Annual festival concerts in Leeds Town Hall give grades (classical or pop) if you want. Classes include SEND Music time, Rock Band, Song- instruments to improve social, aural, verbal and 38 schools citywide the opportunity to come together (ages 5 – 8) www.garforthsingingschool.co.uk / 0113 286 2513 writing, Music Passport, Singing lessons and Choir. kinesthetic skills. 24 Leeds Children’s Choir 34 and perform. The Christmas Concert includes a (a CLYM group) Singing and piano lessons. Specialising in classical,

340 strong years 5 and 6 choir, and the three-day jazz, music theatre styles, light pop. 55 ArtForms Rothwell Sacred Heart Primary School, LS4 2TF Summer Festival features The Big Sing Leeds for Music Centre [email protected] / 0113 3782850 1000 pupils, plus a Festival Choir of 200 children 46 Arts Live (an LMEP partner) Tuesdays 4.20 – 5.20 pm and a secondary schools concert. The impact of , LS25 1LJ / 0113 212 7127 Rodillian Academy, WF3 3PS For children who are just beginning to want to sing in such performances can last a lifetime, enhancing www.arts-live.co.uk / [email protected] Saturday mornings a group. A fun way to gain vocal confidence whilst young people’s music making. Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings [email protected] making new friends. A wide range of vocal activities for all abilities & ages, Sarah Smith: 07545 603950

17 Roots Alive including Rock, Pop and Alternative music (11–17 25 Leeds Schools’ Choir (ages 8—11) Classes include Pre-school Fun Music, (a CLYM group) (a CLYM group) years), Junior Rock Band (9–13 years), Folk and (a CLYM group) 38 Leeds Youth Opera Singing Group and Soul Band. ArtForms, LS6 2LG Leeds Church Institute, LS1 6DG Acoustic music (11–17 years), Garforth Jazz Rock 9 Sacred Heart Primary School, LS4 2TF [email protected] / 34 Opera North Education (LMEP partner) Band (14 years +). [email protected] / 0113 3782850 [email protected] 0113 378 2850 LS1 6NU / www.operanorth.co.uk/education 9 Tiny Tempo Tuesdays 5.20 – 6.50pm Saturdays 9.15am–12.00pm Friday 4.30­—6.30 pm [email protected] 47 High Notes Junior Choir Stainbeck Community Hall, LS7 2EA The choir develops confidence and skills, singing a Singing, drama and dance opportunities for young Plays traditional British and Irish music and All Saints Church, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6AX and Seven Arts Café, LS7 3PD. range of lively songs (pop, jazz, gospel, musical Explore opera and discover how the work of Opera people aged 12 to 25, performing two fully staged welcome singers. Reading music is not [email protected] / 01977 685132, [email protected] theatre and classical) and performs inexciting venues North enriches lives. shows per year from Mozart to Sweeney Todd. There essential since playing by ear or memory are no formal entry requirements but most members Thursday 5.30pm to 6.30pm For babies and toddlers, led by classically trained like Leeds Town Hall. Members need to be able to — Opera North Family: One-off workshops, is an important part. have sung in school or church choirs or are confident We sing all kinds of music, from medieval to modern and musicians and early years music specialists: a pitch notes accurately but do not need to be able to small-scale family shows and ‘Little Singers’ enough to sing a solo. Auditions are held for principal everything in between. If you’re aged 6—12 years and sensory mix of live singing and instrumental music, read music. weekly programme for pre-school children. roles. There is also an annual summer school. like singing, just come every week. No auditions developing creativity and spatial awareness skills.