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together all of the time we listen to all the varying musical tastes. We have CDs, YouTube and
radio as well as films and all that they contain. Music is all around us in its many styles. At this time
the world has slowed down a bit, so perhaps while we feel we have more time, we can discover
more of music we know and music we don’t yet know. Of course, for our PCYM students there
should be so much more opportunity to practise. Many of you have siblings (and parents) who are
musical – some at PCYM with you and some involved in music elsewhere. Perhaps we could see
some family groups making music ….”
– Pauline, Teacher at PCYM
“I am a teacher at PCYM but I also perform music (difficult at the moment because orchestras and
ensembles can’t get together). So, as well as teaching my lessons online, I have been keeping up
with my own family more than usual. One thing I have done is to video a song which all the children
in my extended family can learn and sing. I think they have enjoyed spending a few minutes
listening, singing along and even making up a new verse or two to ‘Drunken Sailor’ or drawing a
picture to do with the song. Yesterday, my little niece sent a video of herself playing the strings of
the egg slicer from the kitchen. So I sent one back of me using the egg poaching cups from the egg
poacher like coconut shells, to make the sound of horses’ hooves! What other kitchen instruments

can you find?”
– Kate, Teacher at PCYM

Of course we all look forward to meeting again in
person to share the love and passion for music making together. When things return to normal
PCYM will continue to welcome new students age 5-18 on any instrument and of any standard
(beginner to grade 8+) to come along for a free trial and find out more.
Contact musichub@peterborough.gov.uk if your child is interested in finding out more
about making music at PCYM either during or after the lockdown.

First steps on a musical journey

PCYM is a division of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and its links with the world-renowned
conservatoire provides wonderful opportunities for members looking to attend further training and
enter professional music careers. When possible – coronavirus notwithstanding – the Centre
operates out of Ormiston Bushfield Academy in Orton on Saturday mornings during term time. The
Centre – opened in October 2016 – provides sessions for the city’s young musicians, aged 5-18. It