NYO Professors Professors for each instrument work with the Orchestra on the three residential courses each year. Drawn from the country's leading professional musicians and teachers they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every section of the orchestra. They also play an important role alongside the Director in choosing the Orchestra at auditions each Autumn. As well as specialists in each instrument, the professors include teachers of performance and communications skills, composition and the Alexander Technique. Many are former members of the NYO. The following are Core NYO Profs but they may not be present at all NYO courses.

Richard Deakin 1st Violin Peter Stark 2nd Violin James Sleigh Viola David Strange Cello Celia Nicklin Oboe Nicholas Hunka Bassoon Quentin Poole Wind Ensemble James Beck Horn John Miller Trumpet Peter Gane Trombone Patrick Harrild Tuba

Charlotte Seale Harp   Ian Wright Timpani and Percussion   Gary Carpenter Composition   Paul Patterson Composition   Lincoln Abbott Creatives   Matthew Barley Creatives   Sean Gregory Creatives   Paul Griffiths Creatives   Frazer Trainer Creatives   Margaret Edis Alexander Technique