Welcome to Music at York.
We are an internationally recognised community with a creative, practical and scholarly approach to music. Whether you’re captivating listeners in the concert hall or crafting the perfect mix in the studio, our courses are designed for musicians looking for a flexible and challenging education in music and sound.
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Outstanding facilities
You'll have access to the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Rymer Auditorium; dozens of teaching rooms and practice facilities; five recording studios; and a large collection of historical and world instruments.
Music culture
Join a staff-conducted or student-led ensemble, or find like-minded musicians through Band Soc. There are weekly jazz, folk and open mic events on campus, and a thriving music scene in York.
Our courses
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Free online courses
You can take our free online courses on a range of topics, including your next steps to university.
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Hear from our students
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York’s Music facilities and extracurricular benefits
Posted by Michael Hello! My name is Michael and I am a third year BA Music student at the University of York. I am writing to show…
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Studying a Masters in music production at York: my experience as an international student
Posted by Sherry Being a student in a new country At York, studying a music production Masters at School of Arts and Creative Technologies offers all sorts…
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York’s extracurricular Music community
Posted by Holly Hello! My name is Holly, and I’m a 3rd-Year student at Vanbrugh College, reading for a BA in Music at the University of York…
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A week in the life of a 3rd-Year Music student
Posted by Sarah A week in the life of a 3rd-Year Music student varies greatly from semester to semester, and from person to person. This variety is…
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