FOR THE JOY OF PLAYING AND THE LOVE OF LEARNING
‘Past and Present’ is an exciting project that will
celebrate the vibrant, rich history of our music facility
and the diverse musical and cultural traditions of our
local community.
Led by heritage specialists Joe Williams and Matthew
Bellwood, this initiative will explore the history of the
building, our neighbourhood, and the vibrant musical
heritage that unites us.
Highlights include:
- Local Heritage Walks: Discover and develop the stories of our area through guided walks.
- Saturday 5 July 2025: meeting at Music House at 10.30am and starting at 11.00am
- Saturday 25 October 2025: meeting at Music House at 10.30am and starting at 11.00am
Please complete the registration form to sign-up for the Heritage Walks
- Heritage Group: Join our weekly sessions on Thursdays at Music House Leeds 7.00pm to 8.30pm; and assist to research, discuss, curate and create content for a new Music House Heritage Walk, exhibition and website.
- Collaborative Music Creation: During summer 2025 Music House Director and Composer Christella Litras and poet Seki Lynch are collaborating with the Music House gospel choir to devise and record 3 new tracks to support the heritage work and new website.
- Community Performances: Celebrate with us at two heritage days featuring choirs and music that reflect our community’s spirit.
Open to individuals from our community as well as existing groups at Woodhouse Community Centre, it’s an invitation to come together, share stories, and create lasting memories. So, please join us on this exciting journey of connection and discovery!
We invite you to be a part of ‘Past and Present’. Simply secure your place and actively commit to being involved with this wonderful, organic project.
Address
St Marks House, 1 St Marks Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BN
Phone
0113 243 1605