Centre for Young Musicians Youth Brass Programme
This beginners programme for school years 2 & 3 is suited to young musicians wanting to learn brass instruments, and will prepare them for progression into the Full Programme.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- From 9am–12pm (subject to your timetable)
- Age:
- 6–8
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- Fees for 2025/26 will be confirmed in Spring 2025
- Deadline:
- 3 March 2025
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- Saturday Courses
- Venue:
- Morley College, London Waterloo
- When:
- Saturdays
- Contact details:
- alice.dagg@gsmd.ac.uk
About the Youth Brass Programme
Designed as a two-year progressive course, children will receive group instrumental tuition on their chosen instrument (maximum of four students per group) and musicianship tuition incorporating Kodály and Dalcroze teaching methods. These methods will introduce students to musical concepts through experiences such as listening, singing and movement. Games, songs and movement exercises will be incorporated into each session.
Students will normally expect to progress on to the Full Programme.
No experience is required to join our Youth Brass Programme. Students must be in school years 2 or 3 in the September of entry.
Fees
Fees for 2025/26 can be found here. Fees for 2026/27 will be confirmed in Spring 2026
Payment schedule
We ask you to pay termly or by 10 monthly standing order instalments. We ask for a term’s notice if you decide to withdraw at any point.
Autumn Term Dates 2025
Saturday 13 September - Activities and Induction Day
Saturday 20 September - First Teaching Day
Saturday 27 September
Saturday 4 October
Saturday 11 October
Saturday 18 October
Half-term (no session on 25 October & 1 November)
Saturday 8 November
Saturday 15 November
Saturday 22 November
Saturday 29 November
Saturday 6 December
Spring Term Dates 2026
Saturday 10 January
Saturday 17 January
Saturday 24 January
Saturday 31 January
Saturday 7 February
Saturday 14 February
Half-term (no session on 21 February)
Saturday 28 February
Saturday 7 March
Saturday 14 March
Saturday 21 March
Saturday 28 March - Annual Concert
Summer Term Dates 2026
Saturday 18 April
Saturday 25 April
Saturday 2 May
Saturday 9 May
Saturday 16 May
Half-term (no session on 23 & 30 May)
Saturday 6 June
Saturday 13 June
Saturday 20 June
Saturday 27 June
Saturday 4 July
We regret it is not possible to give refunds in the event of absence as the Centre has to continue paying professional tutors and overheads. CYM expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you get the most out of your studies.
Pleaser refer to the Parent/Carer agreement for details of the notice period.
