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29 Jun 2020

North Yorkshire County Youth Orchestra Tunes Up for Lockdown Performance!

Thursday 9 July, 10.30am at www.connectresound.live/watch The fifty members of the North Yorkshire County Youth Orchestra will present a brand new, lockdown performance to homes and schools across the county and beyond on Thursday 9 July at 10.30am. The event will be live-streamed at www.connectresound.live/watch   ... more...

29 Jun 2020

Cumbria Music Hub invites families and young people to enjoy musical comedy cabaret

Free online performance by Graffiti Classics Wednesday 8 July, 2pm at www.connectresound.live/watch 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and four voices will be setting alight screens across Cumbria and beyond on 8 July from 2pm as Graffiti Classics presents a musical comedy cabaret show for families and young people – available to watch... more...

11 Jun 2020

A Walk in the Wild Wood!

In the lead up to Rural Fest 2020, we want to put some of our wonderful artists in the spotlight - to give you a bit more information about what you can look forward to! Today, we are featuring Sophie Knill; a brilliant member of our young team who has created... more...

10 Jun 2020

The Ethos of Rural Fest

Here, at Rural Fest HQ, we have been busying away, getting our schedule in order for the 21st of June. Behind the scenes we are carefully constructing what we hope will be the best festival we can possibly put together for you. So, in the meantime, come and get to... more...

09 Jun 2020

The Virtual Big Sing 2020

Pupils and families from across the country are invited take part in our Virtual Big Sing 2020! Following the success of our partnership with Norfolk Music Hub and the Big Sing in 2018 and our first ‘Virtual’ Big Sing alongside them in 2019, NYMAZ have partnered once again with the Norfolk Music Hub... more...

05 Jun 2020

Black Lives Matter Statement and Resources

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Martin Luther King Jr. Following on from our social media post earlier this week regarding Blackout Tuesday, the NYMAZ team have compiled a list of articles, websites, donation platforms and resources that we have found practical,... more...

03 Jun 2020

Classical Music - A New Era!

Classical music is usually seen as relaxing, gentle and ‘upmarket’. Jess Gillam, however, links this world with the pop universe, having played pop songs like David Bowie’s ‘Where Are We Now’ as well as classical pieces by the likes of French composer Milhaud. She has said that she would... more...

11 May 2020

Testing… testing… is anyone out there?

Don’t fear, we’re still here! Save the date, Rural Fest 2020 WILL be taking place on the 21st of June. But, in line with the uncertainty of future regulations, we’ve decided to take things digital. Hello! We are Rural Fest 2020, an exciting new project led by a team... more...

22 Apr 2020

Connect: Resound Live is Shortlisted in AV Technology Awards

Education Project of the Year! Connect: Resound Live is Shortlisted in AV Technology Awards NYMAZ is thrilled to announce that Connect: Resound Live has been shortlisted for this year’s Education Project of the Year in the AV Technology Awards 2020, with the winner to be announced on 25 June. Connect: Resound... more...

16 Jan 2020

MUSIC EDUCATION HUBS INVITED TO JOIN FLAGSHIP DIGITAL TUITION PROJECT, CONNECT RESOUND

Opportunity to access technology kit, training, bursaries & support to embed online music learning Youth music charity NYMAZ is inviting expressions of interest from Music Education Hubs wishing to explore how digital technology can improve access to music education and enrichment opportunities for children and young people. Connect: Resound has... more...