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Watch again now! Enjoy our online concert
Our online concert, hosted by AYM Patron Zeb Soanes, features performances by eight exceptional young musicians from our Awards programme. Our Alumna and Patron Jess Gillam also joins us to…
Read moreMusical talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. We're here to change this!
Who we are
We support talented young instrumentalists from low-income families throughout the UK, helping them to overcome financial and social barriers in their musical journeys.
How we help
Offering individual support to young people, our programmes sustain young people’s musical progress and help teachers identify and nurture talent wherever they find it.
How you can help
AYM is a charity. Donations of time, effort and financial contributions from funders, donors and supporters are what keep us going.
Personalised learning in the digital world
Awards for Young Musicians and Charanga are developing a powerful online tool to support young people’s independent learning and progression; a resource that will soon be piloted by teachers, learners,…
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“The support I now receive means I’m progressing quickly and I can play in orchestras and bands.”
“I started playing instruments later than other young musicians”. Fifteen year old Zahabia always loved music but financial constraints meant she didn’t start learning an instrument until she was 12…
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“We love music and we feel lucky we can play together.”
Twelve year old twin brothers Nahuel and Yuma share an insatiable passion for music and are progressing really fast with the support of their instrumental teachers. Yuma says, “I play…
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Founding member of the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England
