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September 2022
Fiona Johnson, who had worked as Musical Director at QYMC for over 25 years, retired from the position at the end of the summer. Cara Carey has taken over the role. Cara attended QYMC herself, taught the ITM classes and clarinet and her children now learn here so she knows the club from many perspectives. She is very much looking forward to getting to know all the families attending the club as well as attracting new members.
April 2022
We have a really busy term ahead with the Spring Recital, Open Day and Summer Concert! Unusually we have some places in the ITM II ‘Taster’ class for Year 1. There are also places in our other introductory classes for children up to the age of 6 and our new Baby Steps class for children aged 18months up accompanied by an enthusiastic adult. For details on where there are spaces click here.
January 2022
We Started lots of new pupils in September but we still have a few places left in a variety of classes. Unusually we have some places in drumkit and ITM II ‘Taster’ class for Year 1. For details on where there are spaces click here.
If you’re interested in a place for your child please contact us.
September 2021
There will be lots of new classes starting in September so if you’re interested in a place for your child please contact us. For details on where there are spaces click here.
We are very excited to be starting classes for children aged 18 months – 3 yrs. These will involve parental participation! 10:00 – 10:30 on Saturday mornings.
We re-opened in person for the last half term of the Summer Term, and hope to continue lessons at Little Ealing in September. We weren’t able to run our usual Open Day but our Virtual Open Day video is great if you aren’t sure about the different instruments and classes.
Summer Term 2021
We’re currently running online due to Covid. We’ve been doing this for a while now so our teachers are really good at it. If you’ve been thinking of starting an instrument or joining one of our groups for younger children, please contact us. Don’t let the pandemic get in the way! Giving your child an additional focus is a great idea – particularly as the days are getting shorter and opportunities for outside activities are decreasing. The Virtual Open Day video is great if you aren’t sure about the different instruments and classes.
Pupil of the Week – this term we’re asking teachers to nominate a pupil of the week – find out who has been nominated here!
Virtual Open Day
We would usually have a hands on Open Day at Little Ealing Primary School. Unfortunately this year we aren’t able to do this so we have produced a video with some information about QYMC and introductions to each instrument from our lovely teachers. Open Day Video If you click show more below the video on YouTube you’ll find links to each instrument separately if there’s a particular instrument you’re keen on.
After watching the video please use the contact form to get in touch.
September 2020
At the moment it isn’t clear if we’ll be able to return to LEPS or whether we’ll need to continue remotely. We will follow the government guidance and if it is possible to open safely at LEPS that would be our preference.
We have over 100 classes every Saturday so our timetable is extremely complex! If you’re interested in starting an instrument or joining one of our Introduction to Music classes for children in Reception, please contact us.
For more information on availability of places please click here.
Percussion places don’t come up often and as percussion is taught in 15 minute 1:1 lessons, places are only offered to pupils taking part in one of the Latin Percussion Ensembles. They will be expected to continue playing in ensembles as long as they are taking percussion lessons.
We are excited to announce that we have started a Junior Latin Percussion Ensemble for pupils from Year 2 upwards.
The ensembles play music from Latin America using drums and handheld percussion. Previous drumming experience is not necessary, so it’s a great opportunity for everyone to play some percussion! No experience necessary, just enthusiasm! All instruments provided. If you’re interested please get in touch
The QYMC Jazz Band performed at the Ealing Jazz Festival in July 2018 – pictures of the gig are on our Facebook page.
Percussion places don’t come up often and as percussion is taught in 15 minute 1:1 lessons, places are only offered to pupils taking part in one of the Latin Percussion Ensembles. They will be expected to continue playing in ensembles as long as they are taking percussion lessons.
We are excited to announce that we have started a Junior Latin Percussion Ensemble for pupils from Year 2 upwards.
The ensembles play music from Latin America using drums and handheld percussion. Previous drumming experience is not necessary, so it’s a great opportunity for everyone to play some percussion! No experience necessary, just enthusiasm! All instruments provided. If you’re interested please get in touch
The QYMC Jazz Band performed at the Ealing Jazz Festival in July 2018 – pictures of the gig are on our Facebook page.
The QYMC 2018 Open Day is on 1th May from 10 – 12:30. Come along to try out instruments and find out about how the Club works. Find out more here.
The annual Recital at St Mary’s Perivale was a great success – more here.
The Jazz Ensemble had a gig in the TW12 Jazz Festival in July – pictures available here.
Summer Concert
The QYMC Summer Concert was on 27th June and gave lots of our pupils a chance to perform. We were treated to fantastic performances from the ensembles and soloists – we have some really talented and dedicated pupils. More photos available here.
Open Day 2018
The QYMC Open Day 2015 was great!
Lots of families visiting and trying out the instruments. The bassoon and French horn were both very popular this year. Looking forward to lots of new classes starting in September. If you came to the Open Day and want to sign up for classes, use the contact form.
The Open Day is for children from Year 1 upwards and it’s free!
Pupils who already play instruments are very welcome to join our ensembles, singing groups, orchestra and theory lessons.
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