We support talented young instrumentalists from low-income families throughout the UK, helping them to overcome financial and social barriers in their musical journeys.
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.
AYM is a charity. Donations of time, effort and financial contributions from funders, donors and supporters are what keep us going.
The Events Programmer is essential to our work as a charity. This is a freelance role and the post holder will take responsibility for the programming of at least 8 fundraising concerts…
Read moreTwelve 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…
Read moreWhatever the barriers to a young person's musical progress - we’re here to remove them and ensure that all talent is recognised. “My mum is a single parent and we…
Read more“Through music I've overcome many difficulties. I love rock, jazz and big-band and I’ve had opportunities to perform at amazing events and to meet great people. I have autism and…
Read more“I started playing the tuba because my teacher told me that only special people play the tuba and I wanted to be special. I played the mini tubas (tenor horn…
Read moreWe've welcomed 189 young musicians to our 2020 Awards programme. This is the highest number in our 22 year history, as we received a record number of eligible applications this…
Read moreHave you ever thought about passing on something wonderful: the gift of a musical life? In 2020 we launched the Monica and Quintin Des Clayes Awards, thanks to a generous…
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Founding member of the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England
