The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) has invited young people aged 14-18 who can play an instrument confidently to register for one of its National Youth Folk Ensemble Sampler Days.
The National Youth Folk Ensemble brings together talented young folk musicians from across England to create and perform inspiring new arrangements of folk music and work with leading folk artists. Sampler Days take place throughout the country in May and June 2018.
Each Sampler Day features:
• music workshops with the National Youth Folk Ensemble’s Artistic Director 2016-19, Sam Sweeney, and leading folk artist-educators, Rob Harbron and Miranda Rutter
• a Q&A with Ensemble staff
• an optional short audition for those who wish to apply for the National Youth Folk Ensemble
The days are free of charge but registration is required.
National Youth Folk Ensemble Sampler Days
- Manchester – Royal Northern College of Music
Saturday 26 May 2018 - York – National Centre for Early Music
Sunday 27 May 2018 - Gateshead – Sage Gateshead
Monday 28 May 2018 - Didcot – Cornerstone
Tuesday 29 May 2018 - Cambridge – Cambridge Junction
Thursday 31 May 2018 - London – Cecil Sharp House
Friday 1 June 2018 - Okehampton – Ebenezer Hall
Saturday 2 June 2018 - Derby – Guildhall Theatre Clubrooms
Sunday 3 June 2018
