York Music Education works in partnership with primary and secondary schools across the City of York to provide high-quality, inclusive music education — during the school day and beyond.
We offer a flexible, well-supported service that includes:
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Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
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Individual and small-group instrumental lessons
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After-school and lunchtime music clubs
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Creative music projects and school residencies
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Instrument hire and bursary support
Our tutors are experienced, fully DBS-checked, and employed directly by us — giving schools confidence in quality, consistency and safeguarding.
Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
We deliver DfE-funded whole class music lessons to primary schools across York, typically for Year 4 or mixed year groups. Instruments and admin support are provided, and tuition is led by trained music specialists.
Instrumental Tuition & Music Clubs
We provide one-to-one, paired and small-group tuition on a range of instruments during the school day, along with after-school and lunchtime music clubs tailored to your school’s needs.
Our tutors are employed staff, and we ensure all provision is KCSIE-compliant and fully supported.
➡️ Find out more about tuition and clubs »
Projects in Schools
From film score collaborations to large-scale performances like The Snowman, our creative projects engage pupils in composition, performance and musical storytelling.
We work with local composers, professional ensembles and cultural partners to bring enriching, hands-on experiences into your school.
➡️ Explore our school projects »
Instrument Hire & Bursaries
We manage York’s central stock of musical instruments (gifted from City of York Council) and offer low-cost hire for pupils learning in school or at York Music Centre.
Families facing financial hardship may be eligible for bursary support.
➡️ Visit our Instrument Hire page »
Want to bring music into your school?
We’re happy to advise on the best combination of services to suit your pupils, timetable and budget.
Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01904 293236 to start a conversation.
