Emma and Dawn Collaboration wass set up by Dawn Fuller and Emma Tregidden earlier this year to offer creative, compassionate collaborative working with arts organisations across the region. Emma and Dawn were previously founders and co-leaders of Space2 for 20 years. Space2 is an award-winning arts and social change organisation, with a pioneering, distinctive participatory practice, based in inner East Leeds. Emma and Dawn Collaborations are currently working with us (Music House), Space2, Balbir Singh Dance Company, Gary Clarke Company, Heritage Corner, Allerton Primary School and Peter Spaf ..read more

On the eve of Friday 29 September, Music House was honoured to attend The Hibiscus Rising Gala Dinner/ fundraiser  in memory of David Oluwale.  This black tie event, attended by over 200 people was hosted by Cllrs Abigail Marshall Katung and Jonathan Pryor. The night was a colourful, exhilarating and moving event full of education, special talks and performances including our very own Reggae Roots. Word is getting out about our Choir – even more so since Reggae Roots were invited to sing for our King at his Coronation in May. This short video clip includes a a snippet of our Cha ..read more

We met Fredlin Morency about a year ago through Christella Litras who has been working with this up-and-coming singer/songwriter as his creative mentor and singing teacher. If you know Fredlin, you will know he’s got an amazing voice and he’s heading for stardom in the future. If you haven’t heard of him… you definitely will.  At just 18 years old, he’s a singer, musician, composer musical director and choir leader … he’s creating hype. On 15 September 2023, Fredlin took a leap of faith with his very first concert ‘Fredlin’s First Steps’ at Leeds Playhouse. Packing out the Quarry Theatre ..read more

Music House is very excited to present a series of Gospel masterclasses in August over four day: Tuesday 8 August though to Friday 11 August 2023.  Our Gospel Masterclasses lead by revered musical artists: Leroy Johnson; and signing sensation Onita Boone are not to be missed! Get ready to immerse yourself in a learning, sharing, practical experience that will enrich your knowledge and appreciation. Then, take away the valuable nuggets and continue your journey of understanding and exploration. Find out more the history of Gospel music and its origins which have evolved from generations of ..read more

Read the latest edition of our newsletter which is full of bitesize information about some of the recent, current and future things that are happening at Music House. We value your feedback and love to read your comments and suggestions, so please email sheilasispal.ycmd@gmail.com if you have anything that you’d like to say.    Music House News July 2023 ..read more

Leeds youth choir, Reggae Roots, has been selected to perform for King Charles as part of the Coronation Choir. The 300-strong Coronation Choir will be a key part in the Coronation Concert, taking place on the second day of coronation celebrations on Sunday 7th May. The concert will be staged on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle and is set to feature the Coronation Choir and stars including Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.   The Coronation Choir is bringing together singers from across the UK, including refugee choirs, NHS choirs, LGBTQ+ singing groups and deaf signing choirs ..read more

Following the successful unveiling of Music House in April, good things are already starting to happen. We are thrilled to welcome our very first ever Patron, David Lascelles, Earl of Harewood. After attending our name changing event  as VIP, and officially cutting a ribbon to welcome Music House, VIP David Lascelles took a tour of the facilities and was impressed with what he saw. Too good an opportunity to miss, Nick Wayne – Trustee, who has a good relationship with the David, asked if he would consider being involved with Music House? David said:  ”I’m delighted to become a P ..read more

New Generation brings together Jam Around The Table and the Caution Collective Band for two evenings of inspiring local talent this month. The Caution Collective Band delivers acoustic soul, R&B and pure roof-raising energy. With sold out shows and standing ovations wherever they play, their performances are not to be missed. Support the next generation of young musicians with performances from Jam Around The Table, a youth-led performing arts programme helping talented local young people to find their voice and flourish into tomorrow’s stars. Dates: Friday 21 April and Saturday 22 April 2 ..read more

Families of children and young people who have, or may have, a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) are invited to a fun, musical exploration session on Monday 24 October from 10am – 2pm at Music House. Having previously collaborated with Sunshine and Smiles Leeds Down Syndrome Network, we are delighted to be working with  Ailith Harley-Roberts, Service Manager, from the Network to see how, as a music charity focused on working with disability organisations, we can assist the Network’s beneficiaries to access music and singing. A dual diagnosis can be daun ..read more

Music House is pleased to be working with Geraldine Connor Foundation (GCF) and The World Reimagined  to create ‘Reggae Roots’ the first Youth Reggae Choir of Leeds. If you’re aged 8-19 and enjoy singing and performing with friends then please get involved in this choir, a UK first! Led by GCF Creative Associate Sheila Howarth, young people will be encouraged to bring their own song ideas and requests. Original music will be composed by Annette Morris with support from Music House Trustee, Christella Litras.  Reggae brings people together through rhythm, like a heartbeat that never s ..read more