Welcome to the website

The main objectives of Gwasanaeth Ysgolion William Mathias Ltd is to promote and encourage the provision of musical activity in Gwynedd, Anglesey and Denbighshire. This is achieved through our provision of instrumental and vocal music lessons to over 13,750 pupils by nearly 100 experienced tutors, our musical instruments lending scheme (over 8,000 instruments), and the regional and county ensembles held - nearly 40 in total. More

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Summer Course - 29th June - 1st July

Senior Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Senior Harp Consort - click here

Please send your registration form and payment to: Gwasanaeth Ysgolion William Mathias, Galeri, Caernarfon LL55 1SQ

Lost property

The following goods have been recovered after recent rehearsals and concerts. If you are the owner , please contact the office on 01286 685236

"Animal" Brown bag
Denim73 XXS Grey Hoodie/Coat
Superdry Coat - Dark Grey

Caernarfon Area Concert
PJ Hall, Bangor University, March 21, 2012

Cynhaliwyd cyngerdd Rhanbarth Caernarfon yn diweddar yn neuadd P.J. Bangor gyda gwesteion o Grwp Chwythbrennau Conwy a band Pres sir Ddinbych.
Cafwyd cyngerdd arbennig gyda dwieddglo gwych lle roedd 170 o bobol ifanc yn cyd berfformio .
Diolch i bawb a fu'n rhan o'r cyngerdd ac i bawb am gefnogi.

 

NWYO Audition times

Click here for list

PRACTICES - REMINDERS

Junior Brass Band - Saturday 21:04:12

Senior Orchestra - 18/23/24/25:03:12

County Groups Timetables 2011- 2012

Woodwind Ensembles - click here

Junior Wind Band - click here

Senior Orchestra - click here

Junior Orchestra - click here 25:02:12 etc

Jazz Band Rehersal Timetable - click here

Junior Brass Band - click here

The Symphonic Band and Senior Brass Band - click here

Junior Harp Consort - click here

Senior Harp Consort - click here

FRIENDS OF GWYNEDD YOUTH MUSIC

Newsletter February 2012 - click here

Subscription Form - click here

Yr Urdd County Eisteddfod
PJ Hall , Bangor University, March 24, 2012

Llongyfarchaidau mawr i Band Ysgol Bontnewydd ac Ensemble Bontnewydd (sef Ela Haf Williams, Deio Llyr, Lois Angharad a Dafydd Euros) a fu'n llwyddiannus yn Eisteddfod Sir Eryri - byddent yn mynd ymlaen i Eisteddfod Eryri a gynhelir yn Glynllifon fis Mehefin .

Diolch i Mr Dylan Williams am eu hyfforddi a phob lwc iddynt yng Nglynllifon

 

 

Band Ysgol Bontnewydd

Cynhaliwyd cyngerdd Nadolig Ysgol Bontnewydd Dydd Mercher Rhagfyr 14eg 2011 - gyda Band y dechreuwyr a Band Hyn yr Ysgol. Mae 22 o ddisgyblion erbyn hyn yn derbyn gwersi yn yr ysgol dan hyfforddiant Mr Dylan Williams.

Mae llawer o ddisgyblion yr ysgol wedi bod yn llwyddiannus iawn yn eu arholiad offerynnol pres dan yr Associated Board. Mae un disgybl yn arbennig wedi derbyn yn o'r marciau uchaf trwy'r wlad sef Ela Haf Williams - Blwyddyn 4 a dderbyniodd 141 o farciau allan o 150 yn ei arholiad Cornet gradd 1. Llongyfarchiadau mawr iddi hi a Mr Williams ei athro ar eu llwyddiant.

 

Highest Marks

marciau uchaf
Llongyfarchiadau i'r eneth yma o Ysgol Bontnewydd am gael y marc uchaf yn arholiad Gradd 1 Cornet (mark 141)




MEMBERS HOODIES

The “Gwasanaeth Ysgolion William Mathias Youth Committee” have organised “GYWM hoodies” to be made specially this year! The hoodies are available to all members and tutors of GYWM county groups and are now available to purchase! more

 

For Sale

Instruments - click here

County Groups

County Groups Membership Form
- click here for pdf
- click here for Word document

National Youth Orchestra of Wales

Application Form and Auditions - click here

Symphonic Band - Italy Tour, August 2011 - click here

2010 Tour

 

Promising pupils of William Mathias playing in the North Wales Youth Orchestra- click here for more.

Pictures of Summer Open Course - 2010

    Day 1
     
    Day 2



Farewell to Dennis - click here

Llun 2



Gwynedd and Môn District County Youth Band Become Champions
- click here


For BBC News report - click here.

To listen to the radio interview again - click here.

For more news click here.


Answers to your FAQs

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