Music Business Apprenticeships in Edinburgh
Daylight Music Productions and The Academy of Music and Sound have just announced their new programme of paid apprenticeships for young people aged 16—19 working in music business.
YMFS Feedback: Early Years Music Participation
For this seventh episode of 'Feedback', we are joined in the studio by special guests Rhona Matheson (Starcatchers) and Paul Kane (Scottish Book Trust) - in with us to discuss 'Early Years Music Participation'.
Scottish Opera – Connect Chorus 2014/15 Auditions
Scottish Opera is calling for talented and ambitious young singers to audition for their Connect Chorus 2014/15, which is open to those aged between 14—21 years old living in Scotland.
NCEM – Young Composers Award 2014
The National Centre for Early Years Music (NCEM) Young Composers Award is to be launched at 2pm on Sunday 17 November 2013 on BBC Radio 3's Early Music Show, providing a great opportunity for young musicians to gain recognition for their talents.
RCS – Junior Conservatoire of Music Open Day
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland are hosting a Junior Conservatoire of Music Open Day to allow music students and their families to visit the organisation and find out about the services available and get an insight into what is involved in becoming a Junior Conservatoire student.
Drake Music – Figurenotes Good Practice Day
The next Figurenotes Good Practice Day, hosted by Drake Music Scotland, will take place on Saturday 22 February, 2014.
Scottish Youth Theatre: Ensemble Performance Group
The Scottish Youth Theatre are offering an opportunity for young people aged 11—14 years old with relevant experience to get involved in their upcoming production of Freckleface Strawberry The Musical in Easter 2014.
YMFS Feedback: Strengthening Youth Music
For the next 'Feedback' episode, we are joined in the studio by special guests Cathie Rae (Scottish Jazz Federation) and Simon Thoumire (Trad Music Forum/Hands Up For Trad) - in with us to discuss 'Strengthening Youth Music'.
Regional News
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November 5, 2013
Hands Up For Trad are once again hosting the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards and Gala Concert at Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 7 December 2013, the celebrations now in their 11th year.
September 18, 2013
Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra 2014
Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra 2014 Course will take place between Thursday 26—Sunday 29 June 2014.
September 6, 2013
Sound Festival 2013: Opportunities
Sound Festival works to make new music more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, taking place in Aberdeenshire this year between Wednesday 23 October—Saturday 23 November 2013.
October 15, 2013
The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust (SScOT) are holding a Play Away Day on Sunday 17 November 2013 at Strathallan School near Perth, open to young people aged 8 and above who play an orchestral or Wind Band instrument at a level of grade 2 to grade 5 or above.
September 25, 2013
ArtWorks Scotland Conference 2013
This year’s Artworks Scotland Conference event is titled, ‘Arts in Participatory Settings: Pioneers, Practice and Professionalism’ will take place in Dundee on 14—15 November 2013.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
December 6, 2013
SPFL Music Box – Jamie & Shoony at Tynecastle
One of the most successful acts formed through the first year of SPFL Music Box with Heart of Midlothian FC, now a critically-acclaimed and award winning three piece from Edinburgh, Jamie & Shoony are returning to the club on Monday 9 December 2013, 5—6.30PM.
November 27, 2013
Music Business Apprenticeships in Edinburgh
Daylight Music Productions and The Academy of Music and Sound have just announced their new programme of paid apprenticeships for young people aged 16—19 working in music business.
November 14, 2013
Off The Record Follow Up Event
As a follow-up to the highly successful ‘Off the Record’ Music Industry seminar for young people held last month, ElJam are currently planning the next Born to be Wide, FREE Music Industry Training for Youth Music Practitioners event for Monday 18 November at Brunton Hall in Musselburgh.
November 5, 2013
Hands Up For Trad are once again hosting the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards and Gala Concert at Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 7 December 2013, the celebrations now in their 11th year.
September 18, 2013
Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra 2014
Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra 2014 Course will take place between Thursday 26—Sunday 29 June 2014.
September 6, 2013
Sound Festival 2013: Opportunities
Sound Festival works to make new music more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, taking place in Aberdeenshire this year between Wednesday 23 October—Saturday 23 November 2013.
October 29, 2013
The Soundbase Byte is a new two-day songwriting and recording/loop –based project for 12—18 year olds. It offers young people the opportunity to work with a team of professional musicians and learn new skills in music making.
October 15, 2013
The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust (SScOT) are holding a Play Away Day on Sunday 17 November 2013 at Strathallan School near Perth, open to young people aged 8 and above who play an orchestral or Wind Band instrument at a level of grade 2 to grade 5 or above.
October 3, 2013
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) are offering free tickets to young people aged 14 to 18 years old, these tickets will be available in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee.
December 5, 2013
Tinderbox Orchestra: Journey of a Thousand Wings
Join the critically-acclaimed Tinderbox Orchestra for a multi-cultural evening of live visuals, storytelling, orchestra, band, and choir performances at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, 8PM on Saturday 7 December 2013.
November 27, 2013
Music Business Apprenticeships in Edinburgh
Daylight Music Productions and The Academy of Music and Sound have just announced their new programme of paid apprenticeships for young people aged 16—19 working in music business.
November 14, 2013
Off The Record Follow Up Event
As a follow-up to the highly successful ‘Off the Record’ Music Industry seminar for young people held last month, ElJam are currently planning the next Born to be Wide, FREE Music Industry Training for Youth Music Practitioners event for Monday 18 November at Brunton Hall in Musselburgh.
October 23, 2013
Win Tickets to The Scottish Music Awards 2013
Nordoff-Robbins are currently offering the chance to win 2 tickets to the highly anticipated 15th annual award ceremony. To be in with a chance of winning the tickets, the public have to vote for their favourite act from 5 of Scotland’s top selling artists, all part of the brand new Tartan Clef Award – ‘The Fan’s Choice’.
September 24, 2013
Yorkhill Children’s Hospital: Artist in Residence Opportunity
The Gallery of Modern Art and Yorkhill Children’s Hospital is recruiting a freelance artist to be based with the Young People’s Service at the hospital.
August 23, 2013
Tuning in: The Social Power of Music
Tuning in: The Social Power of Music will be delivered by Jane Bentley who specialises in the role of music making in social development and has 15 years of extensive experience as a community musician. The free event takes place in Glasgow, Wednesday 4 September 2013.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 13, 2013
Big Noise Raploch are currently looking for inspirational and visionary musicians to join their team in Stirling, working with the globally celebrated El Sistema programme, and helping them to achieve their vision of transforming lives through music.
July 30, 2013
Young Musicians Visit Bonn, Germany
A group of young musicians have just returned from 4 days in Bonn, Germany on a music exchange with a young German folk band ‘Young Folks’.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 13, 2013
Big Noise Raploch are currently looking for inspirational and visionary musicians to join their team in Stirling, working with the globally celebrated El Sistema programme, and helping them to achieve their vision of transforming lives through music.
November 20, 2012
Music For Youth Regional Festivals – Dumfries
Music For Youth’s festivals are designed for young people aged 21 and under, giving musicians the chance to perform their music live to audiences outside of competitions in a productive and supportive environment, their next event is in Dumfries 2013…
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 15, 2013
Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail 2013
This Thursday 15 August sees the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail appearing as part of the Saint Andrew’s in the Square programme of events to host a Ceilidh and live concert.
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
May 22, 2013
NRFG: Way Into Music Film and Drama
New Rhythms For Glasgow have just started their brand new project of multi-arts workshops as a ‘Way into Music, Film and Drama’ for young people aged between 7—15 years, funded by Cashback for Communities.
December 6, 2013
SPFL Music Box – Jamie & Shoony at Tynecastle
One of the most successful acts formed through the first year of SPFL Music Box with Heart of Midlothian FC, now a critically-acclaimed and award winning three piece from Edinburgh, Jamie & Shoony are returning to the club on Monday 9 December 2013, 5—6.30PM.
November 27, 2013
Music Business Apprenticeships in Edinburgh
Daylight Music Productions and The Academy of Music and Sound have just announced their new programme of paid apprenticeships for young people aged 16—19 working in music business.
November 14, 2013
Off The Record Follow Up Event
As a follow-up to the highly successful ‘Off the Record’ Music Industry seminar for young people held last month, ElJam are currently planning the next Born to be Wide, FREE Music Industry Training for Youth Music Practitioners event for Monday 18 November at Brunton Hall in Musselburgh.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 15, 2013
Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail 2013
This Thursday 15 August sees the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail appearing as part of the Saint Andrew’s in the Square programme of events to host a Ceilidh and live concert.
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
October 11, 2013
This week on the Youth Music Forum saw news, opportunities and events being announced all over Scotland. We also launched our YMFS Survey, looking for feedback from you, the users, on how we can improve the website and forum to meet your news.
October 9, 2013
Music Tutor Vacancies in Falkirk
Falkirk Council & Falkirk Community Trust have opened up a number of Music Tutor vacancies in the area, now advertising for applications. The closing date for each of the three music tutor roles is Sunday 20 October, the vacancies available are listed below.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
December 6, 2013
SPFL Music Box – Jamie & Shoony at Tynecastle
One of the most successful acts formed through the first year of SPFL Music Box with Heart of Midlothian FC, now a critically-acclaimed and award winning three piece from Edinburgh, Jamie & Shoony are returning to the club on Monday 9 December 2013, 5—6.30PM.
November 14, 2013
Off The Record Follow Up Event
As a follow-up to the highly successful ‘Off the Record’ Music Industry seminar for young people held last month, ElJam are currently planning the next Born to be Wide, FREE Music Industry Training for Youth Music Practitioners event for Monday 18 November at Brunton Hall in Musselburgh.
October 15, 2013
The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust (SScOT) are holding a Play Away Day on Sunday 17 November 2013 at Strathallan School near Perth, open to young people aged 8 and above who play an orchestral or Wind Band instrument at a level of grade 2 to grade 5 or above.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 15, 2013
Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail 2013
This Thursday 15 August sees the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail appearing as part of the Saint Andrew’s in the Square programme of events to host a Ceilidh and live concert.
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
December 6, 2013
SPFL Music Box – Jamie & Shoony at Tynecastle
One of the most successful acts formed through the first year of SPFL Music Box with Heart of Midlothian FC, now a critically-acclaimed and award winning three piece from Edinburgh, Jamie & Shoony are returning to the club on Monday 9 December 2013, 5—6.30PM.
November 27, 2013
Music Business Apprenticeships in Edinburgh
Daylight Music Productions and The Academy of Music and Sound have just announced their new programme of paid apprenticeships for young people aged 16—19 working in music business.
November 14, 2013
Off The Record Follow Up Event
As a follow-up to the highly successful ‘Off the Record’ Music Industry seminar for young people held last month, ElJam are currently planning the next Born to be Wide, FREE Music Industry Training for Youth Music Practitioners event for Monday 18 November at Brunton Hall in Musselburgh.
September 18, 2013
Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra 2014
Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra 2014 Course will take place between Thursday 26—Sunday 29 June 2014.
September 6, 2013
Sound Festival 2013: Opportunities
Sound Festival works to make new music more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, taking place in Aberdeenshire this year between Wednesday 23 October—Saturday 23 November 2013.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 15, 2013
Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail 2013
This Thursday 15 August sees the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail appearing as part of the Saint Andrew’s in the Square programme of events to host a Ceilidh and live concert.
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
July 31, 2013
The Martyn Bennet Prize – Traditional Composition
The Martyn Bennet Prize, a new composition competition has been announced, presented by the Traditional Music Forum and The Queen’s Hall, for a new work which takes inspiration from traditional Scottish music.
October 9, 2012
The National Youth Jazz Orchestras of Scotland Auditions Open!
The National Youth Jazz Orchestras of Scotland (NYJOS) have just released their online audition applications to become part of next year’s orchestra.
October 15, 2013
The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust (SScOT) are holding a Play Away Day on Sunday 17 November 2013 at Strathallan School near Perth, open to young people aged 8 and above who play an orchestral or Wind Band instrument at a level of grade 2 to grade 5 or above.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
July 30, 2013
Young Musicians Visit Bonn, Germany
A group of young musicians have just returned from 4 days in Bonn, Germany on a music exchange with a young German folk band ‘Young Folks’.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 15, 2013
Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail 2013
This Thursday 15 August sees the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail appearing as part of the Saint Andrew’s in the Square programme of events to host a Ceilidh and live concert.
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
July 31, 2013
The Martyn Bennet Prize – Traditional Composition
The Martyn Bennet Prize, a new composition competition has been announced, presented by the Traditional Music Forum and The Queen’s Hall, for a new work which takes inspiration from traditional Scottish music.
October 9, 2012
The National Youth Jazz Orchestras of Scotland Auditions Open!
The National Youth Jazz Orchestras of Scotland (NYJOS) have just released their online audition applications to become part of next year’s orchestra.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 15, 2013
Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail 2013
This Thursday 15 August sees the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail appearing as part of the Saint Andrew’s in the Square programme of events to host a Ceilidh and live concert.
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
September 11, 2013
Drum Circle Facilitation Training
Led by Arthur Hull, the foremost innovator of empowering community drum circle practice, this training offers beginning and advanced drum circle facilitators the skills to lead Rhythm-Based events for groups of all sizes and backgrounds.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 15, 2013
Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail 2013
This Thursday 15 August sees the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail appearing as part of the Saint Andrew’s in the Square programme of events to host a Ceilidh and live concert.
October 9, 2013
Music Tutor Vacancies in Falkirk
Falkirk Council & Falkirk Community Trust have opened up a number of Music Tutor vacancies in the area, now advertising for applications. The closing date for each of the three music tutor roles is Sunday 20 October, the vacancies available are listed below.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 13, 2013
Big Noise Raploch are currently looking for inspirational and visionary musicians to join their team in Stirling, working with the globally celebrated El Sistema programme, and helping them to achieve their vision of transforming lives through music.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
May 22, 2013
NRFG: Way Into Music Film and Drama
New Rhythms For Glasgow have just started their brand new project of multi-arts workshops as a ‘Way into Music, Film and Drama’ for young people aged between 7—15 years, funded by Cashback for Communities.
December 6, 2013
SPFL Music Box – Jamie & Shoony at Tynecastle
One of the most successful acts formed through the first year of SPFL Music Box with Heart of Midlothian FC, now a critically-acclaimed and award winning three piece from Edinburgh, Jamie & Shoony are returning to the club on Monday 9 December 2013, 5—6.30PM.
November 27, 2013
Music Business Apprenticeships in Edinburgh
Daylight Music Productions and The Academy of Music and Sound have just announced their new programme of paid apprenticeships for young people aged 16—19 working in music business.
November 14, 2013
Off The Record Follow Up Event
As a follow-up to the highly successful ‘Off the Record’ Music Industry seminar for young people held last month, ElJam are currently planning the next Born to be Wide, FREE Music Industry Training for Youth Music Practitioners event for Monday 18 November at Brunton Hall in Musselburgh.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 13, 2013
Big Noise Raploch are currently looking for inspirational and visionary musicians to join their team in Stirling, working with the globally celebrated El Sistema programme, and helping them to achieve their vision of transforming lives through music.
July 31, 2013
The Martyn Bennet Prize – Traditional Composition
The Martyn Bennet Prize, a new composition competition has been announced, presented by the Traditional Music Forum and The Queen’s Hall, for a new work which takes inspiration from traditional Scottish music.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
July 31, 2013
The Martyn Bennet Prize – Traditional Composition
The Martyn Bennet Prize, a new composition competition has been announced, presented by the Traditional Music Forum and The Queen’s Hall, for a new work which takes inspiration from traditional Scottish music.
October 9, 2012
The National Youth Jazz Orchestras of Scotland Auditions Open!
The National Youth Jazz Orchestras of Scotland (NYJOS) have just released their online audition applications to become part of next year’s orchestra.
September 18, 2013
Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra 2014
Aberdeenshire Youth Orchestra 2014 Course will take place between Thursday 26—Sunday 29 June 2014.
September 6, 2013
Sound Festival 2013: Opportunities
Sound Festival works to make new music more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, taking place in Aberdeenshire this year between Wednesday 23 October—Saturday 23 November 2013.
August 21, 2013
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland are now welcoming applications to be part of their 2014 orchestras…
August 15, 2013
Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail 2013
This Thursday 15 August sees the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail appearing as part of the Saint Andrew’s in the Square programme of events to host a Ceilidh and live concert.
August 7, 2013
Platform Performance – Vacancies
Platform’s programme of drama classes, ‘Platform Performance’ is designed for anyone who is interested in participating in the performing arts, experienced or inexperienced. The organisation are currently recruiting exciting and dynamic individuals to join their team of inspiring practitioners and lead on informative classes and workshops for young people.
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admin wrote a new blog post: YMFS Weekly Round Up 6 Dec 2013 3 days, 16 hours ago
Each week the Youth Music Forum Scotland brings you news, opportunity and events in Youth Music from all across the country. Here are this week’s highlights featuring events and opportunities via SPFL Music Box, Tinderbox Orchestra, Young Scot and more…
