Photos from event at Royal Albert Hall 2017

Haringey Young Musicians (after school ensembles)

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Haringey Young Musician activities will be resuming in some capacity in the Autumn Term. Please check back here for updates.

Haringey Young Musicians (HYM) ensembles are open to anyone of school age living or attending school in Haringey. Each group meets weekly for ten sessions per term, culminating in a performance opportunity with other ensembles. As well as high profile engagements around the country and successful participation in national competitions, many of the groups have toured abroad to countries including Barbados, Peru, Finland, China, Sweden and Argentina.

In February 2018 we toured Midland, Texas with our Symphony Orchestra, Stage Band and a group of dancers from Hornsey School for Girls.

Read more about our trip: HYM Texas Trip Report (PDF, 122KB)

In April 2018, 17 members of our Senior Guitar Group visited Budapest, Hungary, and were hosted by the families of their young guitarists. Their generosity of spirit was extraordinary and the group were treated to amazing food, culture and sightseeing. They also took part in workshops and concerts, with the final concert culminating in a piece played by a joint Hungarian/Haringey guitar orchestra made up of nearly 50 players.

In July 2019, 54 members of our Stage Band, Haringey Vox and 8 dancers from Park View School travelled to Durban, South Africa, for ten days. We had an amazing time playing concerts, making new friends, and even managed to fit in a safari. We were kindly hosted by students from Hillcrest High School. While we were there we visited two schools in townships: Steven Davison Primary School and Kwamanzini Primary School. Our students had a very eye opening time taking part in workshops with their students.

The HYM Big Band and Orchestral Percussion Group also visited Sweden in August 2019, working with young musicians in both Gothenburg and Kristinehamn.

Becoming a member of a HYM ensemble gives pupils an excellent opportunity to play with other young musicians and learn new skills. Playing in an ensemble has numerous musical and social benefits, and is a great way of putting skills learned in lessons into practice.

For more information about our ensembles and how to apply, please email hms@haringey.gov.uk or call 020 8489 8967.

HYM music groups:

Wind Bands - training

Fun repertoire for players of all woodwind and brass instruments. Players are usually ready for the training band when they can read music and play some simple tunes. Ideally they will have attended a Wind and Brass Fun Day.

Training Wind Band - Hornsey School for Girls

When: Tuesdays, 4.15-5.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Training Wind Band - Duke's Aldridge Academy

When: Thursdays, 3.45-5pm
Where: Duke's Aldridge Academy, Trulock Road, N17 0PG
Cost: £19.50 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals, or pupils attending Duke's Aldridge Academy)

Wind Bands - intermediate

Fun repertoire for players of all woodwind and brass instruments, providing a grounding from which to move on to the more advanced groups. Players should have reached approximately Grade 2 standard before joining the Intermediate Wind Band.

When: Tuesdays, 4.15-5.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Strings - training

Fun repertoire for players of all string instruments, providing a grounding in ensemble skills. Players are usually ready for Training Strings when they can read music confidently and play some simple tunes. Ideally they will have attended a Strings Fun Day.

Training Strings - Hornsey School for Girls

When: Tuesdays, 4.15-5.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Training Strings - Duke's Aldridge Academy

When: Thursdays, 3.45-5pm
Where: Duke's Aldridge Academy, Trulock Road, N17 0PG
Cost: £19.50 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals, or pupils attending Duke's Aldridge Academy)

Strings - intermediate

Varied repertoire for players of violin, viola, cello or double bass. Players can join the intermediate group when they can read fluently and are at least Grade 2 standard. They will preferably have experience of playing in an ensemble.

When: Tuesdays, 4.15-5.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Training Percussion

For any primary school pianists or drummers looking to learn more about tuned and orchestral percussion

When: Tuesdays, 4-4.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £16 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Orchestral Percussion

A group for more experienced percussion players, interested in expanding their knowledge and expertise, using both tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments

When: Tuesdays, 5.15-6.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Concert Orchestra

A full orchestra for players of all woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments of Grade 3 standard and above

When: Tuesdays, 4.15-5.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

HYM Symphony Orchestra

A full orchestra playing standard classical repertoire with tutors to coach each section. Recent repertoire includes Dvorak Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’, Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 and a screening of The Battle of the Somme in conjunction with Talkies Community Cinema. Players should have reached Grade 6 standard to join the orchestra, and will normally be asked to audition after their first or second rehearsal.

When: Wednesdays, 6.45-9pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £55 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Big Band

Based on a conventional big band line-up, but expanded to include most woodwind and brass instruments as well as a rhythm section including piano, guitar, bass and drum kit. Improvised solos are encouraged from every band member after skilful coaching and encouragement. The band plays many specially composed pieces and arrangements. Players should have reached Grade 5 standard to join.

When: Wednesdays, 4.30-6.15pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Stage Band

A 17 piece Jazz Big Band designed to push the more advanced students from the Big Band. A large proportion of the music is drawn from transcriptions used for classic jazz bands from Count Basie through to Pat Metheny and Kenny Wheeler.

When: Wednesdays, 4.30-6.30pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Guitar Group - training

An introduction to playing fun and exciting music in a group setting. Players are usually ready for Training Guitars when they can read music and play some simple tunes. Ideally they will have attended a Guitar Fun Day. This group would be ideal for Year 5 WCIT continuers.

Training Guitars - Hornsey School for Girls

When: Wednesdays, 4.15-5.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Training Guitars - Duke's Aldridge Academy

When: Thursdays, 3.45-5pm
Where: Duke's Aldridge Academy, Trulock Road, N17 0PG
Cost: £19.50 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals, or pupils attending Duke's Aldridge Academy)

Guitar Group - intermediate

A step up from the training group: players should have reached classical guitar grades 1 to 2 or equivalent.

When: Wednesdays, 4.15-5.45pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

HYM Guitar Orchestra

A classical guitar group for older and more advanced players. Repertoire is aimed at guitarists of Grade 3 to 8 standard, or equivalent.

When: Wednesdays, 6-8.30pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £32 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Haringey Vox

This group is for singers at secondary school and above, who are looking to explore vocal harmony and their voices in a variety of contexts. Song selections range from current pop song, to jazz and soul standards, choral and world music. Some songs will be from scores while others will be learnt by ear. Haringey Vox have recently returned from a highly successful trip to Barbados with the Steel Orchestra.

When: Tuesdays, 5-6.30pm
Where: Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann's Road, N15 5BN
Cost: N/A

Junior Vox

A fun choir for any primary pupils in Years 5 and 6 with a passion for singing.

When: Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Where: Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann’s Road, N15 5BN
Cost: No charge

Training Steel Band

An opportunity for beginners to learn the fundamentals of steel pan playing, giving experience and preparing students to join the higher groups. Young musicians wishing to play steel pans should attend this group until the tutors judge that they are ready to join the Intermediate group.

When: Mondays, 4.30-5.30pm
Where: Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Somerset Road, London, N17 9EJ
Cost: £19.50 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Intermediate Steel Band

A step up from the training steel pans group, for slightly more experienced players. Young musicians should attend this group until the tutors judge that they are ready to join the Steel Orchestra.

When: Mondays, 5.30-7pm
Where: Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Somerset Road, London, N17 9EJ
Cost: £19.50 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Westside Steel Band

Our training steel pans group in the west side of the borough, giving experience and preparing students for transfer to the Steel Orchestra. Young musicians wishing to play steel pans should attend this group until the tutors judge that they are ready to join the Steel Orchestra.

When: Wednesdays, 5 - 6.30pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £30 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Westside Steel Band - Training Band

When: Wednesdays, 4 - 5pm
Where: Hornsey School for Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Cost: £19.50 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)

Steel Orchestra

Advanced playing for experienced steel pan players. This group is highly acclaimed having performed in the schools proms and Notting Hill carnival in its busy schedule. The Steel Orchestra has recently returned from a successful trip to Barbados with Haringey Vox.

When: Tuesdays, 4.30-6.30pm
Where: Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Somerset Road, London, N17 9EJ
Cost: £19.50 per term (no charge for pupils receiving Free School Meals)