National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS) provides a complete orchestral experience for its students aged between 8 and 25, through its pathway of orchestras, jazz bands, training ensembles and outreach programmes.

In addition to organising residential training courses, intensive rehearsals and national and international concert tours, NYOS also provides musical experiences to Scotland’s young people through workshops in communities throughout Scotland.

The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS) – HRH, The Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO ADC

NYOS Symphony Orchestra- Sir James MacMillan, CBE

NYOS Senior Orchestra – Colin Currie

NYOS Junior Orchestra Nicola Benedetti, MBE

NYOS Symphony Orchestra (The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland) is the flagship orchestra of NYOS. Founded in 1979, it is a symphony orchestra for musicians aged 25 and under. Following its two residential courses the ensemble performs during spring and summer in a variety of high profile venues and festivals as part of the Orchestra’s annual national and international tours.

Auditions for entry to NYOS orchestras are held annually, throughout Scotland, attracting over 500 applicants each year. The musicians are of the highest caliber and many past students have gone on to enjoy successful careers in the musical profession. Alumni include Dame Evelyn Glennie, Colin Currie, Helen Grime and Rory Macdonald.

NYOS Senior Orchestra is for musicians aged 13 and over, and the second stage on the classical pathway for aspiring members of NYOS Symphony Orchestra (The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland). Annual membership of NYOS Senior Orchestra includes residential courses in both spring and summer, followed by the opportunity to experience the thrill of orchestral performance at top venues across Scotland.

NYOS Junior Orchestra is for ambitious young musicians aged 8 and over. This is also the first step of the pathway for aspiring members of NYOS Senior Orchestra and NYOS Symphony Orchestra (The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland). NYOS Junior Orchestra provides younger students with the opportunity to perform large-scale symphonic repertoire at top class venues. Annual membership of NYOS Junior Orchestra includes residential courses in both spring and summer, followed by the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues across Scotland.

NYOS Training Ensembles are designed for younger players (around the age of 8–14) to prepare them for entry into a NYOS orchestra. The training ensembles not only focus on learning repertoire, but also on essentials such as ensemble skills, listening, posture and musicianship along with advice on audition preparation.

NYOS Camerata is the showcase, pre-professional chamber ensemble of NYOS. Successfully bridging the gap between youth orchestra and professional ensemble, it comprises current senior and past members of NYOS Symphony Orchestra. The ensemble also provides students with invaluable professional development experience to equip them for a career in music. Projects include tutoring, delivering workshops, working within Scottish communities, learning about various genres and working with acclaimed professional musicians. Membership of NYOS Camerata is by invitation only.

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