Welcome
The National Centre for Early Music is based in a medieval church in York. Home of the internationally acclaimed York Early Music Festival, the NCEM promotes a year-round series of jazz, world, folk and early music concerts as well as a thriving education programme.
Baroque String Training day with Rachel Podger
more details here
Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival Now On!
Browse concerts details on our calendar here.
Winners of the 2013 NCEM Composers Award Announced
Congratulations to Joseph Howard and Lilly Vadaneaux, winners of the 2013 NCEM Composers Award. For more details about the award click here
EU Funding for York Early Music Festival
York Early Music Festival is one of just 11 festivals across Europe to be given support from EU Cultural Programme for Festivals! For info on the 2013 Festival, click here
York Early Music Festival Booking Now Open!
Booking is now open for the 2013 York Early Music Festival click here.
Special Melody Monkey Songbook Price!
Melody Monkey Songbook is now available to buy at £12.50 (including VAT and postage and packaging). Click here for more details.
Finalists Announced for Young Artists Competition
Ten finalists have been announced for the 2013 York Early Music International Young Artists Competition. For details click here
Free Teaching & Learning Resources
The NCEM produces learning and teaching resources aimed at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils. Some of these resources are free to download.














