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.
Musical Play in a Week
Trooper Jane
Set during the turbulent times of the English Civil War. Jane Ingilby lived a quiet, comfortable life in Ripley Castle until the Civil War turned her world upside down. NCEM, Monday 12 - Friday 16 August 2013
The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage Tour - Insight Day
Complementing the The Sixteen Tour. The Insight Day 29 June delves deeper into the rich history behind the repertoire.
York Early Music Festival
Book now 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.









