Community spirit
The NYO adventure is about teenagers from across the UK, representing regions and different backgrounds, making music together.
Itโs 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.
Itโs 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. Itโs 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 peopleโs musical curiosity and aspirations, and foster understanding, and wellbeing through music.
Sharing teenage voices
The adventure is fuelled by what matters to teenage musicians โ 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.
Do you recognise this tune? ๐
Weโre already humming Bolรฉro as we count down to the Illuminate concerts happening in just a few weeks. Here is NYO flute player Isaac to give you an insight into the melody! โบ๏ธ๐ถ
Join us in concert halls this January and hear Bolรฉro live in London, Coventry and Nottingham. Tickets are Free for Teens.
#bolero
Itโs quiz time! ๐บโจ Georgia and Jacob from the NYO Horn section kick off our โGuess the Songโ series!
Think youโve got a sharp ear? See if you can nail that final tune! ๐คช๐ถ
The snare drum takes centre stage in Ravelโs Bolรฉro! ๐ฅ
Take a look behind the scenes as NYO percussionist, Jeffrey breaks down the role of the snare drummer in Bolรฉro!
Experience the evolving rhythms of Ravelโs Bolรฉro live in concert this January in London, Nottingham and Coventry. Tickets are Free for Teens.
Book Now: (link in bio)
Sound on, itโs Bolรฉro time!! ๐ฅ
Musicians from the NYO community perform a 1 minute version of Ravelโs Bolรฉro, in anticipation for the Illuminate tour this Winter!
Hear Bolรฉro and more music by extraordinary composers, live in concert halls:
๐4 January, London
๐5 January, Coventry
๐6 January, Nottingham
Illuminate is on sale now. Tickets are Free for Teens. Link in bio.
Weโre kicking off 2025 at the Barbican in London! ๐ฎ๐ถ
160 musicians. One stage. Incredible music.
This Winter, we return to the @barbicancentre with Illuminate. Get ready to be amazed by the power of The National Youth Orchestra. Tickets are Free for Teens.
Looking for a musical escape? Let Smetanaโs Vltava carry you through the week, performed live by the Orchestra of 2024 and Sir Mark Elder.
Book Now (link in bio)
850+ musicians united in their love of music. Six locations across the UK. New ideas. New friendships. New music.
NYO Unite 2025 brought hundreds of musicians from the NYO Community together. ๐
150 local musicians from Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Lancaster, Wales, London and Brighton played their part too, experiencing the power of playing music together. ๐ป๐ถ
Join the NYO adventure. Visit our website to find out what part YOU can play in The National Youth Orchestra. Link in bio.
LIVE in concert this January! โจ๐ถ
Feel the power of orchestral music like never before. Join us in the audience for Illuminate and watch a new generation of teenage musicians playing without limits. ๐
๐๏ธ @barbicancentre, @warwickarts and @royalnottingham
Tickets are Free for Teens. Book now. Link in bio.
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