Showing 93 results in the category Youth orchestras.
Weekly rehearsals. Concerts. Annual partnership with the International Youth Orchestra Stade-Elbe. Entry requirements: Gr 5 (str), gr 7-8 (w/wind, br). Age range: 10 .
20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF, United Kingdom
3 orchs of different levels rehearse on Thu evening during school term and have a residential w/end spring/summer. All sections have professional tutors. The main orch has a summer tour, generally to Europe. 2 jazz orchs rehearse on Tue evening. Entry requirements: Training orch, NYTO, gr 2 . Intermediate orch, NYIO, gr 4 plus audition. Jazz orch, NYJO; main orch, NYO, gr 6 for str, gr 7-8 for others plus audition. Age range: 7-19 in f/t educ. No of members: 220 .
Northfield House, 21 Station Rd, Southwell, NG25 0ET, United Kingdom
NYOS Futures is the cutting-edge, cross-genre, contemporary ensemble of NYOS. Players are drawn from the Symphony and Jazz orchestras and membership is by invitation only. This ensemble aims to introduce young musicians and audiences to new music. Some projects include compositions written especially for the ensemble and repertoire can include classical, jazz and cross-genre music.
NYOS, 13 Somerset Place, Glasgow, G3 7JT, United Kingdom
Our flagship ensemble, the NYOS Symphony Orchestra is formed of over 100 of the most gifted young orchestral players from across Scotland. Every year, NYOS Symphony Orchestra delivers world-class training and offers prestigious concert opportunities in the spring and summer, as well as an annual national or international tour. The orchestra is celebrated for delivering insightful, energetic and impassioned performances of diverse and challenging repertoire, and has appeared at major venues and festivals worldwide.
NYOS, 13 Somerset Place, Glasgow, G3 7JT, United Kingdom
Concert orch and choir which aims to provide an opportunity for like-minded, talented young Christians to perform, and lead worship in venues throughout the UK and abroad. Entry requirements: Application form and audition CD or video (YouTube or similar) of 2 pieces: 1 classical, 1 popular. Application form available online. Age range: 18-26. No of members: 100.
8 Armley Grange Drive, Leeds, LS12 3QH, United Kingdom
Weekly rehearsals. Annual courses. Regular performances. Entry requirements: By audition. Age range: 9-18.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB, United Kingdom
For players aged 16 upwards, grade 8 plus with good sight-reading. A musical charity offering advanced orchestral training for students, young professionals, teachers and experienced players under professional conductors. Wide range of large-scale orchestral repertoire studied, including new music. One and two-day courses in London, week-long summer school in Edinburgh. Dates: various, throughout the year. Fees: student and non-student rates apply.
60-62 Clapham Rd, London, SW9 0JJ, United Kingdom
Weekly rehearsals. Annual courses. Regular perfs. Entry requirements: By audition. Age range: 9-18.
Junior Academy, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, G2 3DB, United Kingdom
Samyo is the National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music. As the only youth orchestra in Britain to combine North and South Indian music traditions with Western influences and orchestral elements, it is leading the way for the next generation of Indian musicians in the UK while creating new avenues for future collaborative work.
Founded by Milapfest in 2001, the orchestra exists to provide specialized training, development, and performance opportunities for young musicians of all backgrounds, who are under the age of 18 and trained in Indian classical music.
Liverpool Hope University, The Capstone Building, Liverpool, L6 1HP
Youth orch combining both N and S Indian music traditions with contemporary orch elements; showcases new music and provides training and perf opportunities to talented young musicians who are trained in Indian classical music. Entry requirements: Previous knowledge of and training in Indian classical music. Age range: 10-18.
Milapfest, Liverpool Hope University, The Capstone Building, 17 Shaw St, Liverpool, L6 1HP, United Kingdom
Weekly rehearsals held at Wimbledon during term time (Sun 2.15-3.45pm training orch, 3.45-7pm main orch). Three concerts each yr. Annual tour undertaken to major European city during summer holidays. Also day w/shops - enquiries to the chairman. Entry requirements: Auditions in Jan, Apr, Sep; applications accepted throughout the year. Approx gr 6-8 standard for main orch, gr 4-6 for training orch. Age range: Up to 21. No of members: 120.
36 Lancaster Gardens, London, SW19 5DG, United Kingdom
Bi-weekly rehearsals. Two major tours of South Africa for the British Council and the Commonwealth Heads of Government. Annual perfs at Glasgow International Jazz Festival and Winterfest. Educ activities inc SYJO jazz school, w/shops for schools and colleges, in-service courses for staff. Regular perfs and concerts throughout the yr. Entry requirements: Gr 3 (jazz school), gr 7 (jazz orch). Age range: 11-18 (SYJO jazz school), 16-24 (SYJO jazz orch).
University of Strathclyde, Graham Hills Building, Room 627, 50 George Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1QE, United Kingdom
Suffolk Young Strings is a string orchestra of around 30 players aged 16 and under, part of the Music Service's auditioned 'County Music Groups' programme. Please visit our website for more information.
Northgate Arts Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DF, United Kingdom
Weekly rehearsals at Westfield School, Woking, on Wednesday evenings during school term. Entry requirements: By audition: Min gr 6 (higher in some sections). Age range: Up to 21. No of members: 22.
Surrey Arts, Westfield School, Bonsey Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9PR, United Kingdom
Weekly rehearsals at Westfield School, Woking, on Friday evenings during school term. Entry requirements: By audition: Min gr 6 (higher in some sections). Age range: Up to 21. No of members: 65.
Westfield School, Bonsey Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9PR, United Kingdom
Thames Youth Orchestra, formed in 2005, comprises of over 60 school students from South West London, from over 20 schools. With a focus on high-quality music-making, excellent tuition and challenging repertoire, the orchestra puts on programmes of 20th and 21st century pieces, with a large staff team supporting and teaching the orchestra. The double bass, harp and viola schemes provide free tuition for talented musicians in order to encourage take-up on these lesser-played instruments.
Tiffin Girls' School, Richmond Road, Kingston, KT2 5PL, United Kingdom
Organisers of exciting music ensembles in South Gloucestershire, comprising the Thornbury Area Music Centre and the South Cotswold Youth Orchestra, The trust runs a range of musical activities, including Thornbury Area Music Centre for musicians aged 8-18 of all abilities, TAJMC with activities for juniors aged 4-7, and The South Cotswold Youth Orchestra for musicians who are grade 5 or above. All music activities are open to children across South Gloucestershire, North Bristol and the Southern area of Gloucestershire.
Thornbury, United Kingdom
Wind band, concert band, jr str ens, sinfonia orch, philharmonic orch. Rehearsals at Sale Grammar School on Fri evenings during term time. Age range: 8-18.
Trafford Music Service, Woodsend Centre, Lydney Rd, Manchester, M41 8RN, United Kingdom
Open to musicians from Northern Ireland, aged between 14 & 23 who are approximately grade 8 standard.
Membership is by application form and audition. Main activity is an annual ten day residential course and two concerts.
Belfast, BT1 1FF
VaCO
Concentrates on Chamber Orchestra/Ensemble repertoire.
Students take greater responsibility and get more expert tutor time.
Greater opportunities to explore repertoire that isn’t usually covered by conservatoire / university symphony orchestras or national and county youth orchestras.
Fewer participants on each course allows us to tailor opportunities to the individual.
Advanced students get opportunities, responsibilities and experiences suitable to their level.
Less confident students get the support and mentoring they need.
Age range: 16-24. Grade 8 minimum.
11 Skellbank, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PT, United Kingdom
