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02 Feb 2022

Music Makers: Just Be Yourself

Written by Rosie Bergonzi I really enjoyed the process of writing the song ‘Just Be Yourself’. The brief was to ‘celebrate’ so I felt sure this song would work well. It’s both a song and an activity, as it can be personalised to each child. It can encourage young... more...

19 Jan 2022

Welcome to Early Years Month

Happy new year! We wanted to kick off 2022 in style, so for the next month here at NYMAZ we’ll be celebrating all things Early Years. Between now and 19 February, you can look forward to guest blogs, new resources and fresh content every week, all to help you start 2022 with... more...

11 Nov 2021

Five a Day Early Years Webinar

Our CPD webinar series continues with an exciting webinar led by NYMAZ delivery partner Rebecca Denniff on 7 December, 5.30-7pm.  In this webinar we will be exploring our Five a Day music programme for early years, Reception and Year 1 children in collaboration with Flash Company Arts. This session will provide... more...

11 Nov 2021

Singing with Babies - Early Years Song Share

Join us for playful songs and vocal play to communicate with your baby, helping them to discover themselves and the world around them. Our next Early Year Song Share is led by Sorrel Harty from Note Weavers. In this session we will explore a range of songs and activities centred... more...

03 Aug 2021

Carnival of the Animals - Little Listeners

What sound does an elephant make? Or a tortoise? Or a kangaroo? Join the fabulous players of the Orchestra of Opera North for this relaxed concert for young children and their families, where moving around and responding naturally to the music is actively encouraged. During this magical interactive event, you... more...

08 Jun 2021

‘Five a Day Music’ Summer Singing Resource

NYMAZ & Flash Company Arts launch FREE ‘Five a Day Music’ summer singing resource for schools & nurseries Free to download from www.fiveadaymusic.com Celebrate the arrival of summer in song! NYMAZ and Flash Company Arts have released a special summer ‘Five A Day’ singing resource for early years,... more...

25 Feb 2021

Early Years Song Share ‘Child-led practice’

Join us for our next Song Share on Thursday 18 March from 5-6.30pm for an interactive session exploring child-led practice online. Led by practitioner Rebecca Denniff, the session will help develop your skills and knowledge of centering children and young people through a variety of fun techniques and games. This... more...

01 Dec 2020

Guest Blog: Steph Halsey-NYMAZ Intern

Hi! My name is Steph and I’m currently working towards a Masters in Music at the University of Hull. After graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music, I explored a range of careers including marketing, venue management, and even became a campaigns and democracy coordinator! Whilst these were... 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...

03 Jul 2019

Ripon Song Share!

Join us for another brilliant Song Share event led by Early Years music Duo Songbirds! Songbirds France and Lydia will be leading us in activities looking at how to interact musically using instruments and props and developing those musical conversations in your sessions! This event is an opportunity to participate... more...