Community spirit
The NYO adventure is about teenagers from across the UK, representing regions and different backgrounds, making music together.
Itโs about community spirit, seeing the best in each other and wanting the best for each other. Everyone contributes to a safe, happy and optimistic community.
Our pastoral Support Team and world class tutors encourage musicians with their expertise and knowledge. When musicians engage in a workshop, rehearse together, create music or perform they have the generous support and trust of the whole NYO community.
Taking on challenges
The adventure is about taking on exceptional musical challenges, sharing a common purpose and working for collective success.
Itโs about getting behind the greatest orchestral music of all time, from masterworks to the most cutting-edge new voices, and seeking energy and excitement in musical performance. Itโs about trying things out, making music in new ways, and pioneering new presentation of music. And it’s about finding new destinations – new locations, new audiences, and mediums.
Playing their part
We all know that music education is not equally available to all young people across the UK. Our musicians take action to do something about this, taking music and experiences to other young people in concert halls, primary and secondary schools and youth centres.
On the adventure musicians discover they are powerful role models, who can encourage other young peopleโs musical curiosity and aspirations, and foster understanding, and wellbeing through music.
Sharing teenage voices
The adventure is fuelled by what matters to teenage musicians โ the music they make, and the causes they back through the power of orchestral music.
They raise their voices to advocate for young people and their musical opportunities.
Emoji Challenge: Guess the Piece!ย ๐๐ถ
Watch NYO saxophonists Kezia and Oliver take on the orchestral music Emoji Challenge!ย ๐๐ฅย Will they guess every piece?
๐ย Comment how many YOU got right!
Thatโs a wrap on Illuminate! ๐คฉ๐๐ถ
Weโre still glowing from an incredible Illuminate tour in London, Coventry and Nottingham... Whether it was at concert halls, in Side by Side rehearsals or at free school concerts, we were thrilled to welcome thousands of you from across the UK to the NYO Community. Thank you for playing your part in this musical journey like no other.
If youโre a teenage musician and you want to get involved, or youโd like to book Free for Teens tickets to our next performance in 2025, head to our website.
And remember, you can listen back to the Nottingham performance on BBC Radio 3 tomorrow, Tuesday 14 January, at 7.30pm. Tune in! ๐ง
Prepare for the extraordinary!!! ๐คฉ
Step behind the scenes with the Orchestra and conductor, Jaime Martin as we get ready for the Illuminate tour! ๐๐บ๐ป
Feel the power of the brass, the sweeping strings, and the energy of every performer as we bring Nielsenโs Symphony No. 4. to life. As Nielsen once said: โMusic is lifeโ, and youโll feel it in every note.
Join us in concert halls:
๐ 4 Jan Barbican, London
๐ 5 Jan Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
๐ 6 Jan Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Book now. Tickets are Free for Teens.
Illuminate tour begins THIS WEEKEND!! ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
NYOโs Emma, Will and Jaye give you an insight into what Illuminate is all about and why YOU shouldnโt miss it!
Join us as we shine a light on brilliance, passion and musical potential of a new generation.
๐4 January - @barbicancentre, London
๐5 January - @warwickarts, Coventry
๐6 January - @royalnottingham, Nottingham
Tickets are Free for Teens. Book now.
The finale of Bolรฉro! ๐ถ
As we count down to the Illuminate concerts, in just two weeks, NYO violinist, Laura, shares her insight into Bolรฉroโs epic finale! โบ๏ธ๐ถ
Join us in concert halls this January and hear Bolรฉro, Nielsen and Thorvaldsdottir live at @barbicancentre in London, @royalnottingham and @warwickarts in Coventry. Tickets are Free for Teens. ๐
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Itโs beginning to look a lot like... โฐ๐ถ
...Christmas! The countdown is on, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with this Christmas cracker from NYO Viola player, Kylie from Nottingham. ๐
Kylie will play her part as The National Youth Orchestra perform live in Nottingham on 6 Jan. Tickets are Free for Teens: link in bio
โIf you donโt go, youโre just missing out!โ ๐ฃ๐ถ
Get ready as musicians from The National Youth Orchestra return to Nottingham on Jan 6 as part of the Illuminate tour!
Curious to find out more about the NYO experience? Hereโs what the audience at our last performance in Nottingham had to say!
Donโt miss out, book your Free for Teens ticket now. Link in bio.
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