Centre for Young Musicians Youth Brass Programme
This beginners programme for school years 2 & 3 is suited to young musicians wanting to learn brass instruments, and will prepare them for progression into the Full Programme
Applications for entry in September 2025 open on 4 November 2024 and close 3 March 2025.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- From 9am–12pm (subject to your timetable)
- Age:
- 6–8
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- Fees for 2025/26 will be confirmed in Spring 2025
- Deadline:
- 3 March 2025
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- Saturday Courses
- Venue:
- Morley College, London Waterloo
- When:
- Saturdays
- Contact details:
- alice.dagg@gsmd.ac.uk
About the Youth Brass Programme
Designed as a two-year progressive course, children will receive group instrumental tuition on their chosen instrument (maximum of four students per group) and musicianship tuition incorporating Kodály and Dalcroze teaching methods. These methods will introduce students to musical concepts through experiences such as listening, singing and movement. Games, songs and movement exercises will be incorporated into each session.
Students will normally expect to progress on to the Full Programme.
No experience is required to join our Youth Brass Programme. Students must be in school years 2 or 3 in the September of entry.
Fees
Fees for 2024/25 can be found here. Fees for 2025/26 will be confirmed in Spring 2025
Payment schedule
We ask you to pay termly or by 10 monthly standing order instalments. We ask for a term’s notice if you decide to withdraw at any point.
Autumn Term Dates 2024
Saturday 14 September - Activities and Induction Day
Saturday 21 September - First Teaching Day
Saturday 28 September
Saturday 5 October
Saturday 12 October
Saturday 19 October
Half-term (no session on 26 October & 2 November)
Saturday 9 November
Saturday 16 November
Saturday 23 November
Saturday 30 November
Saturday 7 December
Spring Term Dates 2025
Saturday 11 January
Saturday 18 January
Saturday 25 January
Saturday 1 February
Saturday 8 February
Saturday 15 February
Half-term (no session on 22 February)
Saturday 1 March
Saturday 8 March
Saturday 15 March
Saturday 22 March
Saturday 29 March - Annual Concert
Summer Term Dates 2025
Saturday 26 April
Saturday 3 May
Saturday 10 May
Saturday 17 May
Saturday 24 May
Half-term (no session on 31 May & 7 June)
Saturday 14 June
Saturday 21 June
Saturday 28 June
Saturday 5 July
Saturday 12 July
We regret it is not possible to give refunds in the event of absence as the Centre has to continue paying professional tutors and overheads. CYM expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you get the most out of your studies.
Pleaser refer to the Parent/Carer agreement for details of the notice period.
