The National Youth Folk Ensemble are holding free sampler days across the country in Wolverhampton, Cambridge, Southampton, Liskeard, London, Derby, Durham and Leeds over May/June half-term which is open to all between the ages of 14-19.
Explore English folk music, learn from inspiring tutors and play with other young musicians from your region. Take part in a day of creative folk music workshops and, if you want to, audition for the 2019–20 National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Each Sampler Day features music workshops, a Q&A with Ensemble staff and an optional short audition, if you wish to apply for the National Youth Folk Ensemble. These free Sampler Days have a positive and welcoming atmosphere. If you’re interested in joining the National Youth Folk Ensemble, you’ll need to attend one of them to start the
audition process.
What is the National Youth Folk Ensemble?
The National Youth Folk Ensemble is an English Folk Dance and Song Society programme supported by Arts Council England.
With young musicians at the heart of the programme, the National Youth Folk Ensemble aims to nurture their talents, aspirations and creativity, enabling them to develop into the folk performers, educators and leaders of the future. These talented musicians receive expert tuition and guidance from leading folk artist-educators.
EFDSS is the national folk arts development organisation for England based at Cecil Sharp House in North London. We are here to champion the English traditional arts – music, song and dance.
Cecil Sharp House on Thursday 11th April 2019. www.cecilsharphouse.org
They will also play Wickham Festival (2nd August) and Sidmouth Folk Festival (4th & 5th August).