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The Centre for Young Musicians, or CYM, is a Saturday
music centre A music centre (or center), also known as a music complex, is a type of integrated audio system for home use, used to play from a variety of media. The term is usually used for lower end or sub- high fidelity equipment. In American English, th ...
in London, England, for children up to 18 who play a
musical instrument A musical instrument is a device created or adapted to make musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can be considered a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. A person who pl ...
, currently run by Stephen Dagg. Intermediate beginners are eligible for the school, although there is an audition process. A standard timetable consists of a 30-minute lesson (some students have a 45 or 60-minute lesson), choir, musicianship, and where applicable, an instrumental ensemble. At years 11–13 students can opt out of choir or
musicianship A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate one who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters who w ...
. Other classes include special Grade 5 Theory, composition and various ensembles and band to further their playing skills. An
accompanist Accompaniment is the part (music), musical part which provides the rhythmic and/or harmony (music), harmonic support for the melody or main themes of a song or instrumental piece. There are many different styles and types of accompaniment in ...
is available for students to practise with prior to concerts or exams. Many pupils from CYM also take part in the LSSO (
London Schools Symphony Orchestra The London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) is a youth orchestra with musicians drawn from students in London schools, and featuring professional conductors and soloists. It was founded in 1951. Its founder and original director was the late Dr ...
) or the LYWB (London Youth
Wind Band A concert band, also called a wind band, wind ensemble, wind symphony, wind orchestra, symphonic band, the symphonic winds, or symphonic wind ensemble, is a performing ensemble consisting of members of the woodwind, brass, and percussion famil ...
).


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