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Yorkshire Late Starters Strings - YLSS - is a friendly and informal string orchestra for adult musicians of varying levels of experience. We are a learning orchestra, supported by a supportive and talented team of professional musicians who lead and conduct our rehearsals.
During our Saturday morning rehearsals we play string music of all styles and periods from the baroque and earlier to the present day. Our music is carefully chosen to suit the abilities of the group. We work hard to ensure there is challenge for our more confident players but with plenty of music for newer players to access and enjoy. Simplified parts are often available so that you can join in even if you are at an early stage of study on your instrument.
Our players enjoy learning in a supportive, non-competitive and friendly atmosphere. We don't have auditions and we don't organise formal concerts, but we do have a celebration playthrough event each summer for our friends, family and supporters.
Join us
We are always keen to welcome new musicians at YLSS at any point during the year.
If you've been playing a while, you may feel ready to join our full orchestra rehearsals however, we also run a new learners group for less experienced players during the first half of our rehearsals, so there's a great opportunity to get involved with YLSS even if you've only been playing a short while, or if you're still working on lower grades.
We're very pleased to offer new members a free introductory session to help you get a flavour of orchestra and our ethos. Click below to find our more.
Diary Dates
Spring Term 2025
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 to Sat, 15 Feb 2025Spring Half Term - No Rehearsal!
Sat, 22 Feb 2025Spring Term 2025 Continues
Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to Sat, 5 Apr 2025
Latest News
- Wydale 2025 - Booking Now!
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Date Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2024
In May 2025 we return to Wydale Hall for our annual weekend of friendly and relaxed music-making and you are warmly invited to join us!
Friday 23rd May - Monday 26th May 2025
Our 2025 Wydale Weekend will again be in two parts as we continue the theme of "One Composer:One Day" for the Monday. You are very welcome to book for both parts, or just one or the other.
The programme will include plenty of time playing as a full orchestra, as well as technique/sectional sessions. There will be the opportunity to play in chamber groups for beginners as well as for more experienced players. We will contact you before the weekend and organise groups and tutors in advance for everyone who would like to play in chamber groups. We're planning one or two different music activities on Saturday afternoon, or take time to explore local walks or to simply relax.
For more information please see https://www.ylss.org/dbpage.php?pg=wydaleweekend. Booking opened on Jan 1st and fills up very quicky so be sure to reserve your place.For more information, see: www.ylss.org/dbpage.php?pg=wydaleweekend
- New Term Starts 11th Jan 2025
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Date Posted: Mon, 12 Aug 2024
For more information, see: https://www.ylss.org/join
