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08 Feb 2022

FUNDING IN DIGITAL IS INSTRUMENTAL TO FUTURE OF MUSIC EDUCATION

Full report available here: Connect: Resound Summary Report by NYMAZ - Issuu Digital innovation can help overcome inequality in music education but requires investment, according to youth music charity NYMAZ. In a report published today, the charity says that strategic funding and support for digital innovation is instrumental if the... more...

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...

07 Dec 2021

Are you Panto ready? Jack and the Beanstalk Livestream

Once again, Norfolk Music Hub, NYMAZ and friends at Charanga, St Georges Theatre and Sheringham Little theatre have devised a fabulous online pantomime so that everyone can safely enjoy some festive fun!  Targeted at Primary students either in school or learning from home, this exciting new project will feature... more...

31 Aug 2021

NYMAZ is recruiting!

We have an exciting opportunity within our organisation: Treasurer NYMAZ is seeking a committed and willing individual to join our Board as Treasurer, and to support the team of Trustees in their work to champion music, build partnerships and maintain our profile as a leader in youth music development. Please... 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...

20 Apr 2021

NYMAZ Launches Connect: Resound Learning Festival

Free event for music education sector to explore and celebrate remote learning 17 - 21 May, sign up for sessions at www.connectresoundfest.org.uk Youth music charity and digital pioneer NYMAZ is launching a free, week-long festival for the music education community to come together, share learning and celebrate success. The... more...

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...

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...