We are the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.
Calling all teenage musicians
Make music a big part of your life in our growing community.
We welcome teenage musicians ready for the greatest musical adventure in the UK.
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Help us open the door to orchestral music for thousands of teenagers.
Your support could bring confidence, joy and skills for life ahead to young people across the UK.
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With free tickets for teens, we welcome everyone to experience the extraordinary at an NYO performance.
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Latest news
- 13 November 2023
The National Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce the
appointment of Christopher Satterthwaite CBE as our new
Chair of Trustees.
- Community of Support
- The National Youth Orchestra
- 10 November 2023
Over 2,000 music lovers united to kickstart their musical adventure with The National Youth Orchestra.
- NYO Inspire
- The National Youth Orchestra
- The Orchestra
- 19 October 2023
158 teenage musicians will come together through their love of music, and their commitment and talents to play their part in a cutting-edge orchestra that speaks to their generation.
- The National Youth Orchestra
- The Orchestra
- 13 November 2023
The National Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce the
appointment of Christopher Satterthwaite CBE as our new
Chair of Trustees.
- Community of Support
- The National Youth Orchestra
- 10 November 2023
Over 2,000 music lovers united to kickstart their musical adventure with The National Youth Orchestra.
- NYO Inspire
- The National Youth Orchestra
- The Orchestra
- 19 October 2023
158 teenage musicians will come together through their love of music, and their commitment and talents to play their part in a cutting-edge orchestra that speaks to their generation.
- The National Youth Orchestra
- The Orchestra
- 11 October 2023
Nicola Brentnall, Vyla Rollins and Steve Sacks join The National Youth Orchestra board of trustees to play their part in championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.
- The National Youth Orchestra
- 28 September 2023
This October, The National Youth Orchestra is bringing its entire community of teenage musicians together for a series of day-long music making activities at NYO Unite.
- The National Youth Orchestra
- 18 September 2023
Teenage musicians take centre stage as The National Youth Orchestra launches a new website with a bright new look.
The website brings to life our Open Up strategy to engage thousands more teenagers.
- The National Youth Orchestra
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