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Applications are now open for teenage musicians to take part in the greatest musical adventure by joining The National Youth Orchestra in 2025.
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This February, in partnership with Blackpool Music Hub, NYO is opening up the buzz of orchestral music to teenagers from across the UK in Blackpool.
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The National Youth Orchestra welcomes Dani Howard as Resident Artist in 2024.
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  • Performances
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We marked the start of the New Year with an ‘earth-shaking’ tour in London, Nottingham and Coventry.
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Find out more about the music and the musicians
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The National Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Satterthwaite CBE as our new Chair of Trustees.
  • Community of Support
  • The National Youth Orchestra
Over 2,000 music lovers united to kickstart their musical adventure with The National Youth Orchestra.
  • NYO Inspire
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  • The Orchestra
158 teenage musicians will come together through their love of music, and their commitment and talents to play their part in a cutting-edge orchestra that speaks to their generation.
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  • The Orchestra
Nicola Brentnall, Vyla Rollins and Steve Sacks join The National Youth Orchestra board of trustees to play their part in championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.
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