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Weโ€™re excited to announce a further development of NYO Inspire, with the Blavatnik Family Foundation joining other principal supporters of the groundbreaking programme.
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The National Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Satterthwaite CBE as our new Chair of Trustees.
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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.
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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.
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The National Youth Orchestra retains Arts Council funding for 3 years, reinforcing their commitment to youth in orchestral music. Sarah Alexander highlights the importance of broadening access to musical teens across the UK.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of John Ludlow. John was the founder leader of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain in 1948, and went on to become leader of various orchestras including the then Sadlerโ€™s Wells Opera Orchestra and was a professor of the Royal College of Music for nearly 30 years.
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