Music - Unlimited Opportunities
Stylus CD
This album was recorded by music students at York St John
University. The tracks included represent the diverse styles and
sounds that make up the musical year. They have been composed,
performed, arranged and produced live in concert or in the studio
by the students on the various music programmes at York St John
University.
Lunchtime concerts
Every week during term, music students have a chance to strut
their stuff on campus in front of a sometimes rapturous audience.
The riotous big band, the challenging contemporary compositions,
the ukeleles, the madrigal choir and barbershop quartet, the
visiting international performers and local York talent, the drums,
the pop bands, the folk bands, the brass bands, all get a chance to
showcase their talents and practice the art of stagecraft.
Hands and Voices
In 2010, music students had an unique opportunity to work with
Hands and Voices, a choir for people with learning difficulties and
disabilities. The 50-strong choir uses sign language to support the
meaning of its songs. Hands and Voices was also Community Ensemble
in Residence, providing placements for undergraduates who led warm
ups, taught songs, wrote material and joined in performances
with the choir.
Paynter Project
In a unique tribute to the late music educator John
Paynter, York St John joined forces with the Yorkshire and
Humber Region of NAME (National Association of Music Educators) in
collaboration and partnership with York St John University Music
Department, York University Music Education Group, York Local
Education Authority and schools in the region, to celebrate
composition in the music curriculum. Among the highlights of the
event was The Paynter Patch-Work Composition Project, a series
of practical composition workshops deriving from the work of John
Paynter.