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Yorkshire Late Starters Strings - YLSS - is a friendly and informal string orchestra for adult musicians of varying levels of experience. We are a learning orchestra, supported by a supportive and talented team of professional musicians who lead and conduct our rehearsals.
During our Saturday morning rehearsals 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. We work hard to ensure there is challenge for our more confident players but with plenty of music for newer players to access and enjoy. 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. We don't have auditions and we don't organise formal concerts, but we do have a celebration playthrough event each summer for our friends, family and supporters.
Join us
We are always keen to welcome new musicians at YLSS at any point during the year.
If you've been playing a while, you may feel ready to join our full orchestra rehearsals however, we also run a new learners group for less experienced players during the first half of our rehearsals, so there's a great opportunity to get involved with YLSS even if you've only been playing a short while, or if you're still working on lower grades.
We're very pleased to offer new members a free introductory session to help you get a flavour of orchestra and our ethos. Click below to find our more.
Diary Dates
Spring Term 2023
Sat, 7 Jan 2023 to Sat, 1 Apr 2023Summer Term 2023
Sat, 15 Apr 2023 to Sat, 15 Jul 2023Residential Weekend 2023
Fri, 26 May 2023 to Sun, 28 May 2023You are warmly invited to YLSS’s 2023 music-making weekend, at our new venue, Wydale Hall. Friday 26 May 3.30pm to Sunday 28 May 4.30pm VENUE: Wydale Hall conference centre is ... moreWydale Weekend
Sat, 27 May 2023
Latest News
- Change of Rehearsal Dates
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Date Posted: Sun, 19 Mar 2023
Please note the following changes of rehearsal dates:
15th April - Summer term will start a week earlier, on 15th April, due to having to cancel the session on 11th Feb
3rd June - Due to the coronation on May 6th, that session is cancelled and we will hold a rehearsal on June 3rd instead.
- Winner of the 2022 - 2023 New Music Competition Announced
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Date Posted: Mon, 24 Oct 2022
On Sunday 23rd October 2022 the orchestra met to workshop the shortlisted submissions in the latest round of the New Music Competition. It was an inspiring and challenging day culminating in the announcement that Tom Carr had won the 2022 - 2023 competition with his piece, Sanctuary. We now look forward to working with Tom over the months ahead as we prepare for the premier in July 2023. Read more about Tom and his piece here. For more information, see: https://www.ylss.org/NewMusic2022
