Jazz Unites the House as Yamaha Honour 2010 Jazz Scholars
22 July 2010

On the 14th July, Yamaha's 2010 Jazz Scholars were presented with their award at the annual 'Summer Jazz in Portcullis House' that takes place in the House of Commons.

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Doug Yeo performs with the Freckleton and Natural State Brass Bands
28 June 2010

On the 27th June 2010 Yamaha Trombone artist, Douglas Yeo visited Kirkham Grammar School to present a masterclass and perform with the Freckleton Band and the Natural State Brass Band.

Yamaha’s Expanding Scholarship Programme Hitting The High Notes Around The UK
03 June 2009

Yamaha continues to expand its already significant support for music education and up-coming talent through a series of scholarship programmes and performance opportunities that now support some of the finest musical talent from the UK'...

Quality Instruments for Education – Helpful Advice for the Musical Student
28 March 2009

The Music Industries Association (MIA) have produced a free book offering a wealth of advice on the benefits of playing a musical instrument as well as quality advice on buying one. Covering all ...

Cream of UK Brass and Woodwind Talent Produce Breathtaking Performances at 20th YMFE Scholarship Awards
25 February 2009

Three students have achieved professional recognition as the best young Brass and Woodwind talents in the UK after winning the finals of the 'Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship Awards' held at the Adrian Boult Hall in Birming...

UK Conservatoires Finest Prepare for YMFE Finals 2009
19 January 2009

On the Thursday 5th February 2009, the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe will be holding their annual scholarship finals at the Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire. Entry to this exciting event is free to everyone so make sur...

Yamaha Celebrate 20 Years Of European Scholarship Programme With Record Number Of Entries
17 December 2008

Following a record number of entries, ten students representing some of the UK's leading conservatoires have been chosen to perform at the finals of the annual Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship awards to be held at the Adrian Boult ...

Calling all Brass & Woodwind Students – Your Chance to Receive One of Three £2000 Scholarships from the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe
02 October 2008

In 1990 the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe was set up to assist talented young musicians, throughout Europe, with the cost of musical education at Conservatoire and University level. The scholarships are made available to different discipl...

Music Teachers: Become A Yamaha Education Friend Member!
22 May 2008

Music teachers: become a Yamaha Education Friend member! A central part of Yamaha's long term vision is to broaden and increase access to learning music. One way we can do this is to support professionals working in music education, which we ...

The George Shelby Custom Sax Tour
21 November 2007

This November, world renowned saxophonist George Shelby is visiting the UK for a series of live gigs and exclusive Yamaha sax clinics.

Spotlight on Stockport
22 February 2007

Stockport Music Service (SMS), part of the local council's education service, has long believed that performing in an ensemble is an essential part of learning to play a musical instrument.

Making the Grade
01 February 2007

Last year, Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) was awarded enhanced funding of £4.5m over the next five years to establish a Centre for Excellence in Teaching...

Facing the Future
26 January 2007

In the last issue of YES magazine, my colleague at the Associated Board, Nigel Scaife, wrote about our new interactive website SoundJunction, which allows visitors to listen to explore, discover and create music through th...