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04 Sep 2017

Big Boost to Music Opportunities for Rural Children

NYMAZ awarded funding from Paul Hamlyn Foundation to extend innovative online music education project, Connect: Resound NYMAZ today announces that it has been awarded £273,000 from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Education and Learning Through the Arts Fund to extend its digital music education project, Connect: Resound, over the next four years.... more...

05 Jul 2017

NYMAZ participating in Prosper, a business support programme from Creative United

NYMAZ is pleased to announce that it is participating in Prosper, a business support programme from Creative United. Prosper is designed to improve confidence and capabilities within business in the arts, museums and galleries. The programme is working with 70 businesses to help increase the resilience and investment across the sector. ... more...

03 May 2017

National Youth Jazz Orchestra / Swaledale Festival live streamed broadcast

It’s Jazz, but not as you know it! Children across the UK to experience live broadcast from National Youth Jazz Orchestra Tune in at: http://www.live.ucanplay.org.uk on Tuesday 6 June 2017 at 11.10am – 12.20pm (inc 10-mins Q&A) On Tuesday 6 June at 11.10am children across the... more...

07 Mar 2017

Connect: Resound National Rollout - new report launched!

Music education in rural areas in jeopardy….BUT decent broadband is the answer • Virtual music tuition can fill the gap for remote schools but relies on superfast broadband
 • New report supports findings of “The State of Rural Services 2016”, published earlier this year by Rural England
 To read the project report,... more...

30 Jan 2017

Royal Northern Sinfonia perform Peter and The Wolf live online!

Royal Northern Sinfonia Peter and The Wolf Live online broadcast Tuesday 14th February 2017, 2.10 pm - 2.45 pm Connect: Resound and Durham Music Service are delighted to present a unique, live streamed performance by Royal Northern Sinfonia.  As the UK’s only professional Chamber Orchestra, the RNS has built a worldwide... more...

09 Jan 2017

NYMAZ SEND Music Network Gathering

The NYMAZ SEND Music Network Gathering took place on Wednesday 16 November 2016 at The Spa, Scarborough. The day consisted of case study presentations, a practical workshop and a panel discussion. It was well received by the 37 music professionals in attendance, including a mix of staff from special schools, mainstream schools, students... more...

01 Jun 2016

Connect: Resound Gathering speakers announced!

Speakers Announced - Connect: Resound 2016 Gathering, 29 June 2016 We are delighted to be welcoming speakers and workshop leaders with a wealth of experience across music, education and digital technology to the Connect: Resound 2016 Gathering. It will make for a really exciting and inspiring day! David Ashworth -  Keynote speaker -... more...

27 May 2016

Schools invited to tune in for a live online concert!

Schools across the country are invited to tune into a FREE special online performance for schools, presented in partnership with the East Riding of Yorkshire Music Education Hub and the Beverley Early Music Festival as part of Connect: Resound. 
24 May 2016
 1.30pm – 2.15pm It couldn’t be easier to tune into... more...

09 May 2016

Connect: Resound Gathering now open for bookings

Booking is now open for the Connect: Resound Gathering. To book your place go to www.connectresound2016.eventbrite.co.uk. It’s only £35 for members of the NYMAZ Remote Music Learning Network! How can technology increase access to music education opportunities for children and young people facing geographic and other... more...

28 Apr 2016

Missy Mills joins NYMAZ Board of Trustees

Missy Mills has been appointed as a member of the NYMAZ Board of Trustees. Missy is a digital producer for Learning & Participation at the Royal Opera House. Raised in Zimbabwe, she began her career in music with a master’s degree in flute performance, followed by a wide range... more...