Posted on Friday 24 May 2019

The Harmony Chorus will perform Bollywood and Indian folk tunes in the Jack Lyons Concert Hall on Tuesday 28 May

Posted on Tuesday 14 May 2019

His new work will be performed by four different ensembles in four European cities and released on CD in 2020

Posted on Wednesday 8 May 2019

Performed by a Grammy Award-winning ensemble and broadcast live, the programme was transferred across Europe through European Broadcasting Union

Posted on Wednesday 10 April 2019

Thomas Simaku presented his music at the ‘Alessandro Scarlatti’ Conservatoire in Palermo on 3rd April 2019, which was attended by the composition students and members of staff, including Professor Daniele Ficola and the Chair of Composition Department Maestro Marco Betta.

Posted on Monday 4 March 2019

Andreas Tsiartas, a PhD student in his 2nd year, is a finalist of DYCE competition (Discovering Young Composers of Europe).

Posted on Thursday 17 January 2019

Thomas Simaku's work will be performed by a Grammy Award-winning ensemble, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir.

Posted on Friday 14 December 2018

A York PhD student has created sound design and live sound production for headliner band Nihiloxica, at Trans Musicales festival.

Posted on Thursday 22 November 2018

Eight new pieces by Music students have been performed by Quatuor Diotima

Posted on Monday 12 November 2018

A York music lecturer has been recognised across media platforms for his "thoroughly captivating" project which commemorated Armistice Day.

Posted on Monday 12 November 2018

The Autumn forum was held on 26 September in the Rymer Auditorium and Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, Department of Music.

Posted on Wednesday 7 November 2018

Martin Suckling’s Meditation (after Donne), for chamber orchestra and live electronics receives its premiere performances from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) in St Andrews, Edinburgh and Glasgow on 7, 8, 9 November.

Posted on Monday 5 November 2018

Music making a difference: exploring inclusion and impact in community music networks.

Posted on Friday 2 November 2018

Looking for PhD funding? WRoCAH competition for PhD studentships starting in October 2019, is now open.

Posted on Wednesday 31 October 2018

Five out of eight places in the National Youth Choir of Great Britain Fellowship scheme have been filled by students from York's Department of Music.

Posted on Wednesday 17 October 2018

Jez Wells and David Power have recorded and produced a chart-topping album.

Posted on Monday 1 October 2018

York composer’s new work receives its world premiere by one of Europe’s finest contemporary music ensembles

Posted on Friday 28 September 2018

Composition PhD student Neil Luck one-hour radiophonic work broadcast on national radio.

Posted on Monday 10 September 2018

York composer receives grant for a new CD with the department's Artist-in-Association and York alumnus, to be released by the Swedish label BIS Records.

Posted on Tuesday 28 August 2018

Thomas Simaku celebrates Debussy with his new piece, written to mark the centenary of the composer's death.

Posted on Monday 16 July 2018

York PhD music student has won a prize for her essay about a Franz Schreker opera.