Yorkshire Late Starters Strings

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• Because of the closure of West Park we are now rehearsing at Allerton High School on King Lane here).  Please bring a stand, endpin holder (‘cellos, basses)  and a flask of drink (if desired). See you there!

An Introduction to YLSS…

If you are an adult learner of the violin, viola, cello or bass, or played a string instrument at school and would like to start again, playing with a group with adults of similar standard, then YLSS is for you. You don’t have to audition, we just want to encourage you to play music.

YLSS is a learning string orchestra tutored by top class professional musicians. (Read more about our tutors here.) We play string music of all styles and periods from the baroque and earlier to the present day. Our music is carefully chosen to suit the abilities of the group, and sectional rehearsals ensure that everyone gets  guidance. Simplified parts are often available so that you can join in even if you are at an early stage of study on your instrument. Our players enjoy learning in a supportive, non-competitive and friendly atmosphere.

Interested in joining or having a taster session?  
Get in touch through our Contact page.

New Learners group

We have now have a weekly New Learners Group running alongside the main orchestra.  This offers extra support and guidance from professional tutors who are experienced and committed in coaching adult starters.

The group has an hour’s session together then joins in with the orchestra after the coffee break. These sessions are intended as an introduction to the orchestra for those who are fairly new to their instrument but feel the need for some preliminary preparation. It can also be useful for less experienced current members who would like to improve their skills in a smaller group though it is hoped that they will soon feel encouraged to move into the main orchestra where the new challenges will continue to advance their playing.

Beginners

At the moment we do not offer sessions for complete beginners though we do hold occasional ‘Taster’ mornings for potential new starters and returners.  The one held early in 2012 was very well supported and future ones will be publicised on the website in due course. We suggest that interested newcomers who wish to join YLSS book a few lessons with a local teacher so that they have had an introduction to their instrument before attending our sessions. We have a useful information sheet available on the Downloads page with the contact details of some local teachers and tips on buying an instrument, or email us for more information. If a potential member can play a little but does not have an instrument at the moment, renting is a good option, available from most good music shops.

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YLSS is a registered charity, number 1088105.