The NYO Adventure

Being part of The National Youth Orchestra is the greatest adventure teenage musicians can have through orchestral music.

Find out more about our unique approach to accelerating teenager development through the elements of community spirit, taking on challenges, playing their part and sharing their voices.

Community spirit

The NYO adventure is about teenagers from across the UK, representing regions and different backgrounds, making music together.

It’s about community spirit, seeing the best in each other and wanting the best for each other. Everyone contributes to a safe, happy and optimistic community.

Our pastoral Support Team and world class tutors encourage musicians with their expertise and knowledge. When musicians engage in a workshop, rehearse together, create music or perform they have the generous support and trust of the whole NYO community.

Taking on challenges

The adventure is about taking on exceptional musical challenges, sharing a common purpose and working for collective success.

It’s about getting behind the greatest orchestral music of all time, from masterworks to the most cutting-edge new voices, and seeking energy and excitement in musical performance. It’s about trying things out, making music in new ways, and pioneering new presentation of music. And it’s about finding new destinations – new locations, new audiences, and mediums.

Playing their part

We all know that music education is not equally available to all young people across the UK. Our musicians take action to do something about this, taking music and experiences to other young people in concert halls, primary and secondary schools and youth centres.

On the adventure musicians discover they are powerful role models, who can encourage other young people’s musical curiosity and aspirations, and foster understanding, and wellbeing through music.

Sharing teenage voices

The adventure is fuelled by what matters to teenage musicians – the music they make, and the causes they back through the power of orchestral music.

They raise their voices to advocate for young people and their musical opportunities.

So, what's it reaaally like to be part of the NYO Community? 👀

NYO musicians give their insights into the NYO adventure, and tell us how their experience was different to what they expected! 

Take part in the greatest musical adventure and apply to join The National Youth Orchestra.

Find out more at:
www.nyo.org.uk/get-involved/the-nyo-orchestra (link in bio)

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‘It’s going to be one of the best musical experiences you’ll have.’🎤🫳

Collaboration. Community culture. It’s time for Catalyst. NYO & NYBB musicians give us their insights ahead of our upcoming concert tour in London & Liverpool. 

‘We want to play to young people, that’s what we’re here for.’

So, what’re you waiting for? Grab your Free for Teens ticket now: www.nyo.org.uk/performances (link in bio)
So...what does the application process look like? 👀

Our current NYO musicians give their insights into the application journey. "It's really easy...don't overthink it!"

Are you ready to play your part in the greatest musical adventure? Sign up as soon as you can for top tips, and to give yourself time to get ready to do your best!

Apply Now:
https://www.nyo.org.uk/get-involved/the-nyo-orchestra

#JoinNYO
Why Should YOU apply for NYO?? 👀

New challenges? Developing new skills? New opportunities beyond orchestral playing? Here's what our current NYO musicians think. Take part in the greatest musical adventure and apply to join The National Youth Orchestra.

Find out more at:
www.nyo.org.uk/get-involved/the-nyo-orchestra (link in bio)

#JoinNYO
This Spring, we’re bringing Catalyst to the @southbankcentre in London and @liverpool_philharmonic along with the @nybbgb and conductor, @jessicacottis 🎺🎻 

Experience the power of music as a catalyst for change with Gavin Higgins’ Concerto Grosso and feel the energy of Prokofiev’s extraordinary Symphony No. 5, a symbol of defiance and hope. You’ll never have heard orchestral music played like this before!

Plus, don’t miss our special performances at the Tung Auditorium in Liverpool! 

Grab your Free for Teens ticket now: www.nyo.org.uk/performances
Blackpool... we’re still buzzing💥

This month, teenage musicians from across the UK joined together for our Inspire Ensembles residency, before performing in front of 1,300 school students at the legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom and in secondary schools across the community.

...check out some of the highlights!

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Pictionary: Classical Music Edition - leave your guesses in the comments below!

Head to our TikTok for more interactive content and to explore behind-the-scenes through the musicians’ perspective! 🤪🎶

Stories from our musicians