• NYJC Regional Programme Application Form

  • Application Process:

    This is the Sound of Leicester 2026-27

    Please complete this application form by Sunday 15th November 2026. Once submitted, you'll receive an automatic email confirming that we've received your application.

    We'll then be in touch the week commencing 16th November to confirm if you have a place on the programme, along with any further details.

     

    Instruments & ability

    ALL instruments and singers are welcome. No instrument grades are required - but a basic ability (similar to grade 2-3) at entry level is recommended.

    Everyone except pianists are expected to bring their own instrument. Please bring an amp if you play electric bass or guitar. 

     

    Bursaries/financial aid

    If you would like to apply for a bursary, please complete our seperate bursary application form by Sunday 15th November: https://form.jotform.com/261674484117361

     

     Data Protection
    In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, you are informed that part or all of the information you give us will be held on computer and used for statistical purposes. We are happy to provide you with copies of the information we hold about you.

  • Please confirm that you can attend all of the following Sounds of Leicester workshop dates by ticking the box next to each date (attendance is required at all workshop dates):*

  • About You (Young Musician)

  • Email*
  • Your date of birth*
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  • Parent/Guardian Contact Details

  • Parent/Guardian Email*

  • About Your Music Experience

  • Permissions

  • How do you intend to travel to the workshops?*

  • Consent - Photography, Video and Audio Recording

    Photographs, videos and audio recordings may be taken throughout the programme. Documentary materials will be of group rehearsals, classes and concerts.

    Purpose: Photographs, videos and audio recordings will be taken by National Youth Jazz Collective and used as a record of this NYJC project on websites, promotional campaigns, PR, marketing and funding applications designed to raise the profile of NYJC’s and our partners’ activities. Documentary materials will be owned by NYJC, but may be used by partner organisations (including Arts Council England) for promotional and research reasons.

    NYJC will not disclose any contact details of young people featured in photos, videos and recordings.

  • *
  • How did you hear about NYJC?*
  • Would you like to be added to NYJC's mailing list?*
  • Are you happy for us to give your details to other regional music coordinators so that they can involve you in other opportunities?*

  • National Youth Jazz Collective: Code of Behaviour

  • We want all NYJC projects to be memorable for all the right reasons! We therefore ask you to abide by the following set of rules. Failure to stick to these rules may result in your being removed from the workshop.

    1. Respect all other participants and staff. 
    2. Respect the venue environment and property. Please help us keep the premises tidy by keeping the teaching rooms and community areas free of litter and mess (check the state of the room before you leave it!). 
    3. The venue is a no smoking site. 
    4. No alcohol or illegal drugs. 
    5. Do not place anything on the pianos. 
    6. Do not take food or drink (other than bottled water) into the teaching rooms or performance spaces. 
    7. All project sessions are compulsory. 
    8. All mobile phones should be switched off/on silent during sessions. 
    9. Do not photograph, video or record other participants during the course 
    10. Respect other people’s property – please do not play other people's instruments without asking them first.

  • Health, SEND, Access and Support

    The following questions make sure we have the information needed to support the participant to take part safely and fully.
  • Do you have any medical/access needs that we need to know about?*
  • Have you been given a statement of SEN or are you on an education, health and care plan?*
  • Does the participant have any medical conditions, allergies, or medication that we need to know about?*

  • NYJC Equal Opportunities Form

  • NYJC'S core funders (including ACE, DfE & Leverhulme) all ask us for data to show the impact of their investment so it would be really helpful if you could provide us with the following requested data - much of which uses categories as specified by our funders reporting templates - so we can report back to our artistic management, board and core funders at the end of each financial year.

    This monitoring data will be anonymised and separated out from your application. 

     

  • Have you taken part in NYJC activities before?*
  • Please select all NYJC activities you have taken part in:*
  • Do you attend a DfE Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) programme?*
  • Are you eligible for Pupil Premium and/or free school meals?*
  • Do you receive a scholarship and/or means tested assisted place at a fee paying school?*
  • Do you play in any regular music ensembles/groups?*

  • That's it! 

    Click submit to send your form!

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