Application For Yorkshire Young Musicians Partnership Programme

We’re excited to announce that nominations for the Yorkshire Young Musicians (YYM) Hub Partnership Programme are now open! This YYM‑funded initiative gives young musicians the chance to take their music to the next level through a collaborative partnership between Calderdale Music and Yorkshire Young Musicians.

What is YYM?
YYM is Yorkshire Young Musicians, an organisation for young musicians with exceptional potential. It offers financial support through the government‑funded Music & Dance Scheme and runs a Sunday music school in Leeds and Hull for enthusiastic singers and instrumentalists aged 8–18 who want to take their music to the next level.

What support is available?
YYM has asked Calderdale Music and other Music Hubs across Yorkshire and the Humber to nominate students for two different pathways. If you’ve received this link, it means your teacher has put you forward for one of these pathways (they should have advised you which one) Students can apply for one of two pathways:

• Aspire – for musicians aged 8 – 12 years who would benefit from further rounded support (not suitable for beginners)
  Students on the Aspire programme will benefit from funded 1-1 lessons on their first study instrument (or voice) with Calderdale Music for 2 years. Plus, you’ll be invited to take part in termly project days with Yorkshire Young Musicians.
• Advance – for ambitious musicians aged 10 – 16 years who are showing potential to reach a high level.
  Students on the Advance programme will benefit from funded 1-1 lessons on two instruments (including voice) and will attend weekly sessions at YYM’s Sunday music school for tuition, ensemble and musicianship sessions

What is the eligibility criteria?
Musicians must:

• Be aged 16 or under on 01/09/2026
• Have a household income of approx £35,000 or under
• Have been residing in the UK for 3+ years (with some exceptions – please enquire)
• Showing signs of great musicianship with the potential to reach a high level

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