Give a teenager a free place on NYO Inspire

Help them go as far as they can on their musical journey.

Many promising young musicians across the UK are seeing their orchestral music journeys come to an end. There is little to no opportunity in their local area, and their family may not be able to afford private courses.Determined teenagers like Eleanor have the drive and the passion for music. They want to be stretched and to go as far as they can. But the opportunities just aren’t there. 

NYO Inspire can be that thrilling next step for them. It can give a teenager the chance to experience playing music at a higher level with other young people who share their passion. It can be the community where they find belonging and gain skills for life. And thanks to our supporters, they get to experience all of this for free.  

You can play your part in giving a teenager a free place that can transform their whole life.

£12 could give a teenager on the cusp of something remarkable the chance to discover what they’re capable of. Even an hour can make a world of difference to their playing, their ability to connect with others, and their confidence. A free place can unlock a world of possibilities for a teenage musician.

I wish I could say thank you face-to-face to the people who paid for my free place at NYO Inspire. Without them, my musical journey could have come to an end or been so limited that I’d never have been able to discover this music.
Eleanor
16, NYO Inspire Violin

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Give a teenage musician the chance to soar.

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