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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.
  • The National Youth Orchestra
  • 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.
  • The National Youth Orchestra
This October, The National Youth Orchestra is bringing its entire community of teenage musicians together for a series of day-long music making activities at NYO Unite.
  • The National Youth Orchestra
Teenage musicians take centre stage as The National Youth Orchestra launches a new website with a bright new look. The website brings to life our Open Up strategy to engage thousands more teenagers.
  • The National Youth Orchestra
Last week, The National Youth Orchestra brought to life NYO Alive, together with conductor, Carlos Miguel Prieto, and soprano, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha.
  • Broadcasts
  • Performances
  • Reviews
  • The Orchestra
The Spring Residency has now drawn to a close, but we’re still feeling the heat from the blazing NYO Ignite performances at the Southbank Centre and Saffron Hall, with conductor Andrew Gourlay!
  • Broadcasts
  • Performances
  • Reviews
  • The Orchestra
Open a door to new ideas, new friends, and new music to explore with The National Youth Orchestra and NYO Inspire programme in 2024!
  • NYO Inspire
  • The Orchestra
Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal has launched, raising vital funds for NYO Inspire, so that hundreds of teenagers can get involved and take their skills and talents to the next level.
  • Community of Support
The countdown is on! Join us to welcome Alison Balsom international trumpet soloist to present our BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal, which begins on Sunday, to help us raise money and create development opportunities for more teenage musicians who need them.
  • Alumni
  • Community of Support