COMING UP

Singing for Health and Fun continues in Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby and Mixenden for anyone over 50 contact us for more info or just come along!

Singing for Fun in schools throughout Yorkshire continues with performances planned at Easter.

The Singing for Fun Festival in Halifax is booked for 7 & 8 July at the Victoria Theatre, if you would like your school to be involved then please contact us.

Yorkshire Youth Choir auditions take place on 7 February in Leeds just a few spaces left, download a form from the YYC section of this website today to get a chance to join this fantastic choir.

We are delighted to announce that the Yorkshire Youth Choir will be performing their end of course concerts in Beverley Minster on 10 April and in Halifax Minster on 14 August this year. Both venues are prime locations for concerts and full of heritage - we hope to see you there!

Our professional orchestra the North of England Concert Orchestra will be accompanying the Halifax Choral Society in Verdi's Requiem and Holst's Hymn to Jesus on 28 March in the Victoria Theatre, Halifax. Guests include the Edinburgh Choral Union and some older members of the YYC. Tel the box office on 01422 351158 for tickets to what promises to be a wonderful evenings entertainment.

EDUCATION Our 6 day Intensive Courses for Music Practitioners and Primary School Teachers (one session each half term) led by Judith Brindle based on the Kodály Concept continue in the academic year 2009/10 one running in the North East another running in South Yorkshire contact us for details now on 01422 330533 - bookings now being taken for next year, courses running in West Yorkshire!

Our in-school/community programmes for Focus on Singing, Future Heroes, Composition in the Classroom, Music Making and many more continue to be very popular. If your school/group want to experience these fantastic sessions then please get in touch. Workshops available for all age groups from cradle to grave! We advocate a programme of sustainability and encourage teachers/group leaders to also participate and learn.

NOEL's Singing for Fun scheme is expanding rapidly. We now run schemes for all ages; in the workplace or in the community.  Sessions include lots of singing obviously, but also movement to help with posture, breathing and general health. Singing is ideal for uplifting the soul! Contact us for more details. 

Singing for Fun sessions for 4-11 year olds operate in and out of schools throughout Yorkshire during term time and sessions are based on introducing singing and musicianship skills through musical games and song using the Kodály concept. If you would like your child, group or school to be involved, give us a call.

The Yorkshire Youth Choir - The Easter course takes place at Queen Ethelburga's 5-10 April 2010. To obtain a place in the choir apply for an audition now - forms can be downloaded from the YYC section of this website or ring us and we will send one to you. The auditions are informal and we aim to put you at your ease.

Dates for your diary;  

7 February 2010 - YYC Auditions at West Park, Leeds. Download an audition form from the YYC section or call us and we will post one out. (Please note date changed from 24 Jan!)

3 March 2010 - Future Heroes concert, Carlton United Reform Church, Halifax - contact us for details.

28 March 2010 - NECO concert, Holst's Hymn to Jesus & Verdi's Requiem for tickets contact Victoria Theatre box office on 01422 351158

5-10 April 2010 - YYC residential course at Queen Ethelburga's for members only - public concert in Beverley Minster 10 April 7.30pm contact us for tickets.

7 & 8 July 2010 - Singing for Fun Festival - primary schools coming together in performance and showcasing their own songs at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax

9-14 August 2010 - YYC residential course at Queen Ethelburga's for members only - public concert in Halifax Minster 14 August 7.30pm contact Square Chapel box office for tickets on 01422 349422.

YYC auditions takes place annually at the end of January and end of May we are hoping to make another trip abroad in 2011/2012 funding permitting!

NOEL. 01422 330533 e-mail: enquiries@northernorchestralenterprises

All our work is based on the principles advocated by Zoltan Kodály.

Music is a powerful, unique form of communication that can change the way you feel, think and act. It brings together intellect and feeling and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development. It also increases self discipline and creativity, aesthetic sensitivity and fulfilment.