Senior Ensembles at York Music Centre

The following short clips demonstrate each of the Senior ensembles that we run at York Music Centre. Weekly sessions are aimed at children Grade 5 or above standard.

See Timetable for when each activity takes place.

Minster Minstrels

The Minster Minstrels is an early music ensemble for school-age musicians run in partnership with The National Centre for Early Music.

Directed by Nina Kumin, the ensemble learns how to interpret the wide variety of music from the Baroque with authentic character and style in a safe space and members have, across the years, built some extraordinarily supportive friendships which have lasted long after they have finished their schooling. The group enjoy opportunities to work with professional groups spending time in York, to explore instruments and repertory from earlier periods, and performance opportunities throughout the year – at the York Early Music Festival. Enrol here.

BigBand

Led by Christian Topman and aimed at children who are playing at Grade 5+ level. Enrol here.

Senior Folkestra

Led by Sarah Loughran and aimed at students who are playing at Grade 5+ level. Enrol here.

Senior Concert Band Aimed at students who are playing at Grade 5+ level. Enrol here.