Showing 93 results in the category Youth orchestras.
The Hallé Youth Orchestra, established in 2002, offers a unique opportunity to local young musicians, aged 13-19 years, to regularly experience the challenge of rehearsing and performing symphonic music to a very high standard, working with and playing alongside professional musicians. Repertoire is the kind performed by professional symphony orchestras. Youth Orchestra members go on to study many subjects including music, and several former members have now played professionally with the Hallé. Aged 13 - 19 years.
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M1 5HA, United Kingdom
Based at Benenden School in Kent, this orch also welcomes young players from the surrounding area. Regular perfs are given both in the school and in the community. Entry requirements: Termly auditions by appointment. Age range: 12-19 .
Music Dept, Benenden School, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA, United Kingdom
Lead organisation and principal delivery organisation for Isle of Wight Music Education Hub. Comprehensive provider of instrumental/vocal teaching. INSET training for IoW music service teachers. Conferences for music curriculum leaders; conferences for inst teachers, arranged in conjunction with Solent Music (inc Southampton and Portsmouth music services) and Hampshire Music Service. Resources - instruments and world instruments, teaching packs. IW Youth Orchestra; IW Youth Wind Band; IW Music Centre
Downside Community & Learning Centre, Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, P030 2AX, United Kingdom
20 young str players mostly trained in Suzuki method. 8 South Bank concerts, 8 at St John's, Smith Sq, several TV appearances and demonstration at Kodaly institute in Hungary. Performed for royalty and the Prime Minister. Age range: 4-14. No of members: 20
17 Meadow Cottages, Little Kingshill, Great Missenden, HP16 0DX, United Kingdom
1 of 7 orchs and bands. Weekly rehearsals and regular concerts. Entry requirements: Open to students on Junior Guildhall mus course - entry to Junior Guildhall by audition. Age range: 14-18.
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Junior Guildhall, Silk St, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom
Sun rehearsals and short courses. Biennial tour. Entry requirements: Applicants gr 7 ; 2 short contrasting pieces, orch excerpt to prepare in advance of audition, sight-reading. Age range: 13-23. No of members: 55.
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Courses take place in school holidays. Regular concerts at the Barbican and other venues; has toured Spain, Argentina, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Scandinavia, USA. Entry requirements: minimum Gr 7 distinction, by audition in October each year. Age range: 13-19. No of members: 100.
Centre for Young Musicians, Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London, SE1 7HT, United Kingdom
3 concerts each yr, one with the winner of the Sevenoaks Young Musician of the Year as concerto soloist; occasional foreign tours and other special events such as w/shops. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone based. Entry requirements: Min gr 7 (str), gr 8 (ww). Age range: 14-25.
Meets twice a yr for a w/end in early autumn and spring. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells based.
8 Barnfield Rd, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AY, United Kingdom
Local authority music centre for Bath & NE Somerset. Training and intermediate wind bands, training and intermediate str groups, rcdr group, choir. Entry requirements: Gr 1 min. Age range: 8-18.
Bath & North East Somerset Council, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JG, United Kingdom
Indian arts development trust, producing world class performances, education and artist development opportunities across the UK and internationally. Now in its 30th year, Milapfest's aim is to "Unite Hearts Through Arts" by providing audiences, aspiring artists and teachers with memorable and inspirational experiences of Indian arts through a dynamic programme of performances, tours, commissions, festivals and innovative educational projects. Management and curation of national Indian orchestras Samyo and Tarang.
Liverpool Hope University, The Capstone Building, Liverpool, L6 1HP, United Kingdom
Entry requirements: Gr 6. Age range: 12 .
Milton Keynes Music Centre, Oxley Park Primary School, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TA, United Kingdom
Auditioned orch which comes together on a residential course comprising full and sectional rehearsals, and performs in major venues throughout the UK, often taking part in broadcasts; also chmbr mus programme which prepares selected players for a public concert during the course. Entry requirements: Gr 8. Auditions in autumn term. Age range: 13-19.
Homecroft, Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4GJ
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is one of Britain's longest-running ensembles for young people under 25 playing big band jazz. The orchestra offers aspiring young musicians the opportunity to rehearse, write and gain experience in live performance at the the highest professional level. The flagship performing orchestra and the training bands and vocal class of the NYJO Academy rehearse almost every Saturday morning in London, delivering a creatively challenging experience within an informal environment which has inspired thousands of young musicians over the years.
5 Vigo Street, London, W1S 3HB, United Kingdom
3 day residential course. Entry requirements: Generally gr 8. Annual audition and re-audition. Age range: 12-21. No of members: 40.
Ty Cerdd, Music Centre Wales, Wales Millenium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL, United Kingdom
NYO brings together talented musicians 3 times pa (Dec-Jan, Apr, Jul-Aug) for 2-wk residential courses followed by concerts in major halls. NYO Comp Courses take place during the main NYO courses. Entry requirements: Annual auditions in autumn, applications by Jul. Min gr 8 (distinction) standard, applicants need not have taken exams. Age range: 13-19. No of members: 165.
Somerset House, South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
Wales region. Easter and summer courses and concert tours. Entry requirements: By audition, gr 8 min. Members must be nominated by local authority. Age range: Up to 21.
Welsh Joint Education Committee, 245 Western Ave, Cardiff, CF5 2YX, United Kingdom
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland is unique in providing a complete orchestral experience in classical and jazz for students aged between 8 and 25 through its comprehensive pathway of training ensembles and orchestras. Courses are open to young musicians who live, study or have familial connections in Scotland and include tuition from leading professional musicians from across the UK followed by performances at high profile venues as well as annual national and international tours.
13 Somerset Place, Glasgow, G3 7JT, United Kingdom
