Choirs and workshops for Adults
The YAM [YAMSEN Adult Music] group meets weekly on Friday mornings 10:30-12:00 during the academic year. We swap fortnightly between singing and music workshops.
Summer term events:
25 April–Singing
2 May–Dance workshop
9 May–Singing
16 May–YAM Open house concert
23 May–Singing games with Sue
no session 30 May for half term
6 June–Singing
13 June–WY Police Band workshop
20 June–YAM Singers perfom at Picnic in the Park at Temple Newsam. Event is 11-2, Arrive by 10:45. Packed lunch needed, or money to buy lunch at stables cafe.
27 June–YAM’s Got Talent workshop
4 July–Singing
11 July–YAM Skyfallers concert
15 July–YAM Singers perform at King’s Hall, Ilkley. Concert 12:45-1:45, arrive 10:30 for settling in abd rehearsal. Packed lunch needed.
18 July–YAM End of Year Party, 10:30-13:00. Bring food to share.
We meet at West Park United Reformed Church.
We are a large group, and people who attend YAM are members.
Each session costs £3. Staff or carers who come with members do not pay.
Our songs and workshops are chosen with input from our members.
On singing mornings the YAM Singers meet to sing. Some tunes include actions and props. Singers can choose to perform at various concerts and festivals throughout the year. Members, family, friends and staff are invited to the concerts too!
Workshop mornings could have concerts, dance and movement, guest leaders, playing instruments, talent shows, arts and crafts.
If you or someone you work with would like to attend, please let us know and we will invite them to a taster session.
For more information including risk assessments, to request an invitation back, to register or to try a taster session, please contact one of our leaders.
You can contact us by email (below), or through the YAMSEN facebook page or @YamsenMusic X (twitter) account. We appreciate what families or carers can do to help us and our customers to stay connected, so a big thank you!
Sue Siddall, sue@lelonzac.co.uk, 0113 275 8991
Mavis West, mavis39west@icloud.com, 0113 268 3302
Joanna Winster, joanna.yamsen@gmail.com, 07757 803439
Please note: YAM is a members only group. Please contact one of the choir leaders if you would like to try it out or join us. Thank you!
What our members say about YAM mornings:
“I like the fun with everybody and I look forward to coming every week“
“Everyone made to feel welcome, really nice happy friendly place.”
“I enjoy a nice morning where I meet very nice people“
And from a parent of a member: “Yam just goes from strength to strength. It’s great to see everyone enjoying themselves“
