We\u2019re delighted to announce Her Majesty The Queen will continue as patron of The National Youth Orchestra. We\u2019re grateful for Her Majesty\u2019s continued recognition of our work providing thousands of young people with life-changing opportunities to play their part through orchestral music.<\/p>\n
The announcement follows a review of Patronages undertaken by Buckingham Palace on the first anniversary of Their Majesties\u2019 Coronation. Royal patronage highlights the achievements and vital work of many organisations across a range of sectors.<\/p>\n
This continues The Royal Family\u2019s long-standing support for The National Youth Orchestra with Royal Patronage first awarded in 1953 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. In 2004, we were awarded the Queen\u2019s Medal for Music to recognise 64 years of outstanding achievement by Britain\u2019s teenage musicians. The Queen\u2019s Trust was the very first supporter of NYO Inspire, a free programme that has provided 5000 young people who face barriers to musical progression, with opportunities to develop through orchestral music.<\/p>\n
Since 2004, Her Majesty The Queen has championed our work, meeting many NYO musicians along the way. Her Majesty The Queen even took part in our Ode to Joy campaign bringing hope to the nation over lockdown.<\/p>\n
Sarah Alexander OBE, CEO and Creative Director at The National Youth Orchestra said: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted that Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s is continuing her close association with The National Youth Orchestra at an exciting time for the organisation, as we look to bring opportunity for creativity and self-expression to thousands more young people through orchestral music.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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