Showing 93 results in the category Youth orchestras.
2 residential courses a yr plus repertoire days. Entry requirements: Post-gr 6. Annual auditions. Age range: 12-21. No of members: 70.
Advisory and Inspection Service, John Hadfield House, Dale Rd, Matlock, DE4 3RD, United Kingdom
Devon Youth Concert Orchestra: Intermediate level (Grade 3 )
Plays lighter classical works, film and TV themes, as well as popular music. Includes saxophones and baritone/euphoniums.
Devon Youth Symphony Orchestra: Advanced level (Grade 6 )
Plays more ‘serious’ pieces, including symphonies, orchestral suites and modern works.
6 county groups. Entry requirements: Auditions held in Jul. Age range: 9-18.
Dorset Music Service, Milldown Rd, Blandford, DT11 7SN
6 county groups. Entry requirements: Auditions held in September. Age range: 9-18.
Dorset Music Service, Bovington Park, Cologne Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6NU, United Kingdom
Weekly Fri evening rehearsals. 4-5 concerts pa. Annual foreign concert tour in Aug. Entry requirements: By audition and trial. Age range: 13-19. No of members: 85.
40 Queens Gardens, London, W5 1SE, United Kingdom
EMYSO is a string orchestra directed by distinguished violinist and conductor Richard Howarth. The group rehearses on Sun afternoons (approx every 3 weeks) throughout the year, performing an average of 4 concerts per season. As well as offering specialist string tuition within a wide-ranging repertoire, the group offers opportunities for playing in smaller groups and for solo performance. Entry requirements: Grade 5 . Age range: 14-18.
Music for Everyone, 10 Goose Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1FF, United Kingdom
Rehearsal w/ends several times during school yr. Annual summer school wk. Entry requirements: Gr 6 . Auditions in Oct/Nov. Age range: Up to 18. No of members: 40.
East Sussex Music Service, Performing Arts Centre, Mountfield Rd, Lewes, BN7 2XH, United Kingdom
Rehearsal w/ends several times during school yr. Annual summer school wk. Entry requirements: Gr 6 . Auditions in Oct/Nov. Age range: Up to 18. No of members: 40.
East Sussex Music Service, Performing Arts Centre, Mountfield Rd, Lewes, BN7 2XH
80 members. 8-day summer holiday course, shorter course at New Year or Easter. Entry requirements: Gr 7. Auditions in spring and autumn. Age range: 14-22.
East Sussex Music Service, Performing Arts Centre, Mountfield Rd, Lewes, BN7 2XH, United Kingdom
Course at Easter and occasional summer courses. Entry requirements: Gr 6 . Resident in Scotland. Age range: Up to 21. No of members: c.100.
92 St Alban's Rd, Edinburgh, EH9 2PG, United Kingdom
Weekly rehearsals during term time followed by concert at the end of each term. Regular exchange visits to Bornheim, Germany. Entry requirements: Entry by audition, gr 6-8 standard. Age range: 11-18. No of members: 60.
Enfield Music Service, Unit 10 & 11 Centre Way, Claverings Industrial Estate, Edmonton, London, N9 0AP, United Kingdom
Beginners and intermediate orchs - 3 non-residential w/end courses per orch per yr held in Colwall near Malvern. Entry requirements: Beginners guide gr 1-3; intermediate gr 4-7; youth gr 8.
16-20 Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2ES, United Kingdom
The EUYO exists to bring together the European Union's most talented young musicians in an orchestra that transcends social, economic, religious and political boundaries, in the common pursuit of musical excellence and cultural understanding. The Orchestra recruits from the best young musicians in every EU member state in a rigorous annual audition process that takes five months to complete, and has provided an exceptional bridge between music colleges and the professional music world for almost 3,000 alumni since 1976.
6A Pont Street, London, SW1X 9EL, United Kingdom
Some of the most talented young European ww and perc players are selected to tour together in Europe performing original high level works for wind orch under the direction of well-known conds. Age range: 15-30. No of members: 70.
3 Route d'Arlon, L-8009 Strassen, Luxembourg
Based in Surrey, EYSM is for instrumentalists from the UK, Europe and beyond aged from 11-21 yrs. Sunday 27 July to Saturday 2 August 2025. Sinfonia, Full-Course Orchestra, Wind and String Orchestras plus "2nd study" opportunities including Composition, to be written/performed/recorded within the week. Two Option sessions a day include Chamber Music, Choir, Jazz, Improvisation, Big Band, Alexander Technique, World Music.
JUNIOR EYSM: 8-12 yrs, 28th July to 30th July 2025, a smaller group inspired by individual attention and seeing/hearing EYSM. Both courses at www.eysm.org.
St Catherine's School, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF, United Kingdom
Age range: 12-18. No of members: 70.
Auchterderran Centre, Woodend Rd, Cardenden, KY5 0NE, United Kingdom
Regional youth ens which brings together extremely talented musicians from across NE England and Cumbria. Perfs at numerous concerts and festivals often at high profile venues or in festivals. Folk tuition; repertoire inc traditional music and members' own comps; fortnightly rehearsals. Entry requirements: Audition; no previous experience of folk music required; players of any inst, inc singers, welcome to apply. Age range: 13-19.
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary's Sq, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR, United Kingdom
GJL is host to Gloucestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra (GYJO). 7pm - 9pm Gloucestershire Youth Jazz Academy (GYJA). 6pm - 7:30pm. To audition for GYJO you will need to be of Grade 6 or above and have a good understanding of the jazz idiom and scales. GYJA welcomes committed young musicians from Grade 4 and above. Grades are only a guide to the level required. More important is a strong commitment and positive attitude alongside good sight reading, confident improvising, musicianship and ensemble skills.
Cheltenham Bournside School, Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3EF, United Kingdom
Founded in 1979, the Godalming Youth Orchestra offers young people the experience of playing with others in a good orchestra under a professional conductor. The orchestra is open to orchestral instrument players aged between 8 and 17 who have reached about grade 4 standard or above.
The Orchard, Rogate, Petersfield, GU31 5HU, United Kingdom
Youth orch specialising in world music, featuring insts from many cultures and bringing together young musicians from any musical heritage to create unique music; Indian ragas, Turkish melodies, Latin rhythms, African drumming, jazz and European harmony are all thrown into the pot. Monthly w/shops and m/classes as well as w/shop programmes in school holidays. Entry requirements: Gr 4 as a guide but no official audition process. Ability to read music not essential but an understanding of harmony and rhythm as well as a willingness to improvise is important. Age range: 14-25.
15b St Margaret’s House, London, E2 9PL, United Kingdom
