In order to join CYMH you have to complete an application form, which can be downloaded from our website. There are four programmes to apply to:
Red – Years 1 and 2 (aged 5 and 6 yrs on 31st Aug)
For students who will be 5 and 6 yrs of age by 31st August each year, who wish to begin learning music.
Yellow – Years 3 and 4 (aged 7 and 8 years on 31st Aug)
For students aged 7 and 8 years of age by 31st August each year, who wish to begin learning an instrument.
Green – (any age*)
For students who wish to continue their instrumental studies at CYMH. The Centre currently offers tuition on flute, recorder, clarinet, violin, cello, guitar and a range of brass instruments. Applicants must have been learning the instrument they wish to study at CYMH for at least two years.
For students who already play an instrument and are receiving tuition (e.g. at school or elsewhere) who wish to broaden their musical experience through participation in a range of music-making activities (Ensembles, General Musicianship and Choir – no instrumental lesson).
* Applicants may be any age but the majority of students will be in Yrs 5 & 6.
Blue – (any age)
For students who wish to further their instrumental studies at CYMH. Students will have individual lessons. Applicants must have been learning the instrument they wish to study at CYMH for at least two years. An audition process applies.
For students who already play an instrument and are receiving tuition (e.g. at school or elsewhere) who wish to broaden their musical experience through participation in a range of music-making activities (Orchestra, Ensemble, General Musicianship and Choir – no instrumental lesson).
