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17 Feb 2022

NYMAZ’s Annual SEND Music Network Gathering, 2022

Saturday 19 March 2022, 10am - 4.30pm Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX We’re delighted to present another SEND Music Network Gathering this March, at the beautiful Merchant Taylor’s Hall in York! Between now and 25 February we are offering you an Early Bird Ticket price, which you won’t... more...

04 Jan 2022

Sign and Sing Training with AAM

A three-part series of training with Accessible Arts and Media Wednesday evenings 5.30pm- 8.00pm Friargate Quaker Meeting House, York February 2, 9 and 16 £10 for non/basic members £5 for Full Network Members Booking is essential as we have limited spaces - only 15 available. Join Hannah Hardcastle from Accessible Arts & media for this... more...

04 Jan 2022

Interactive Music Technology with DRAKE Music Twilights

We are excited to be working alongside DRAKE Music again for this hybrid two-part training event. IN-PERSON: 19 January 2022 - YORK, 6pm -8.30pm ONLINE: 26 January 2022, 6pm - 7.30pm You must be able to attend both sessions to take part. Booking is essential as there are limited spaces - 15 available Join... more...

25 Feb 2021

Youth Voice and Participation Twilight Training

We are looking forward to hosting two twilight training sessions on Youth Voice and Participation with Lawrence Becko on Wednesday 3 March 5-7pm and Wednesday 17 March 5-7pm. Join us for a two-part series exploring the history, models, and tools for embedding youth voice in your practice and your organisationâ€... 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...

16 Nov 2020

MATFEN in Concert

Tune in to Matfen: a live music performance for Special Schools NYMAZ is delighted to invite you to enjoy a live performance from folk trio Matfen on Thursday 19 November at 2pm. The event will be available to watch as a Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/NYMAZ. The event has... more...

31 Jan 2020

NYMAZ’s Annual SEND Music Network Gathering 2020

Tuesday 24 March 2020, 12-5pm Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX We’re delighted to present another SEND Music Network Gathering this March, at the beautiful merchant Taylor’s Hall in York! Tickets for the event cost just £20, or £15 for members of the network. It’s free to join! So... more...

21 Dec 2018

Celebrating inclusion at the NYMAZ SEND Music Network Gathering 2018!

On Wednesday 14 November, NYMAZ held its annual SEND (special educational needs and/or disabilities) Music Network Gathering, an event for anyone with an interest in developing their skills and knowledge of using music in SEND settings. Delegates were treated to contributions from Rosie Rushton and Dom Macmillan-Scott (Big Top Musical... more...

10 Sep 2018

NYMAZ’s annual SEN/D Music Network Gathering 2018

We’re delighted to present another SEN/D Music Network Gathering this November, at the serene Pavilions of Harrogate! Tickets for the event cost just £20, or £15 for members of the network. It’s free to join! So why not save a fiver by signing up here: https://www.nymaz.org... more...

29 Aug 2018

Green light for five children’s music projects in Scarborough and Whitby

Youth music charity NYMAZ is delighted to announce that it has made a successful bid to the Essential Life Skills Fund to support five exciting music projects for children and young people in the Scarborough and Whitby region. The aim is to give children and young people in the area... more...