NYO has given me a confidence that I never thought I could have. I feel accepted and listened to and so enjoy being part of a big bass section.
Anonymous
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I want to open up orchestral music for my generation by taking part in projects in schools around the country, showing young people what NYO is and how orchestral music can be accessible to everyone.
- Orchestra Experiences
After lockdown I really valued music so much more because I realised what life was like without music.
- Inspire Journeys
Here, I enrich myself musically and share my passion of music with others, and simply enjoy being a part of something bigger than myself.
- Orchestra Experiences
- Orchestra Experiences
I want to open up orchestral music for my generation by taking part in projects in schools around the country, showing young people what NYO is and how orchestral music can be accessible to everyone.
- Orchestra Experiences
At NYO, I’m able to share my enthusiasm and passion for music with people of my age and inspire and be inspired with others.
- Orchestra Experiences
Being part of NYO helps channel the part of me that loves performing and presenting and inspiring. I think there’s no better feeling than performing the music that you love to other people, and knowing that they are being inspired by it.
- Orchestra Experiences
- Inspire Journeys
- Orchestra Experiences
You learn from each other’s ideas and learn to be generous. You learn to respect other people and how to behave in new situations.
Ellie
— Percussion
The National Youth Orchestra desperately needs financial support and backing if it is to continue its trailblazing work.
Sir Simon Rattle
The feeling each and every audience member brings to you as you perform on stage means a lot.
Patrick
— Viola
If we were able to inspire anyone in the audience or at the schools’ workshops to take up a musical instrument, I think that is an incredible thing.
Alice
— Violin
NYO is about so much more than being in a top-level orchestra. It’s a way for us to spread music to as many people as possible, who otherwise might never experience the power and beauty of classical music.
Alice
— Violin
To give a free place on an NYO project, that is SO kind! To be able to have the opportunity and not worry about the cost is amazing, really, just amazing.
Ellie
— Percussion
I was very touched when one Year 7 pupil stayed behind after the lesson with a million questions about cor anglais and oboes, and seeing his face when he was told they had a school oboe he could play on.
Esme
— Oboe
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