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.
BBC Young Musician of the Year 2022, Jordan Ashman will play To the Beat with the Orchestra this April! ๐ฅ
@jordan_ashman_percussion, an alumni of NYO Inspire, will join the Orchestra on stage for Jennifer Higdonโs dazzling percussion concerto! The Orchestra will also be performing Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Petrushka. ๐ป
Donโt miss a beat. Book your tickets now. Tickets are Free for Teens.
๐14 April @bmusic_ltd Birmingham Town Hall
๐15 April @roundhouseldn, London
๐16 April @sheffieldcityhall
๐18 April @bridgewaterhall, Manchester
Thinking of applying for the Orchestra of 2026? ๐
Meet percussionist, Kieran. He talks you through what itโs like to apply and audition for the Orchestra for the very first time. ๐ถ
Kieran also talks you through how much you can gain from the audition process, regardless of the outcome!
Are you playing at a level equivalent to grade 8 (no grades needed)? Apply now via link in bio.
Itโs time to apply for the Orchestra of 2026.ย ๐๐ถ
Shape your world through music. Take on new ideas, make new friends, visit new places and explore music like never before.ย ๐
Applications for the Orchestra of 2026 are now open. Apply by 19 May.
Find out more via link in bio.
Breaking down the vibe...raphone in West Side Storyย ๐คฉ๐ถ
Nathan from the NYO Percussion section talks you through the lyrical melodies and rhythmic styles in Bernsteinโs West Side Story!
Experience it live and catch the vibraphone in action when you join us for To the Beat 14-18 April in London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Manchester!ย ๐ฅ
#westsidestory #musical #orchestra #classicalmusic
West Side Story. Iconic. ๐คฉ๐ถ
โThereโs a place for us, Somewhere a place for us.โย ๐ซถ
This Spring, get transported to 1950s New York with the legendary West Side Story. Tunes like Somewhere, Mambo and Cool. Catch them performed live by The National Youth Orchestra in Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Manchester, as part of To the Beat tour.
Tickets are Free for Teens. Book now.
Last time out at our schools concert in Blackpool! Weโll be back again on Monday...
... Sharing the electrifying power of orchestral music with thousands of secondary schools students! ๐คฉ
Musicians from the NYO community will be busy rehearsing over the weekend for an epic performance, for teenagers, by teenagers. ๐๐ถ
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