NYO Inspire

NYO Inspire is a game changing inclusion and access programme which provides free opportunities to Grade 6-8+ teenage musicians to develop their orchestral playing.  At the heart of the programme is the power of peer inspiration and learning; we believe teenagers can gain so much from open exchange and sharing with fellow teenage musicians.

Our objective is to offer every dedicated teenage musician the chance to have a breakthrough experience through NYO Inspire, both as musicians and audience members. Within this we have a special focus on supporting and empowering musicians underrepresented in NYO and the professional orchestra sector.

Through in-depth workshops, rehearsals, and public performances, NYO Inspire events offer the opportunity to develop ensemble playing skills, meet enthusiastic musicians from across the country, and work closely with NYO Musicians and Tutors in a friendly and creative environment.

If you are, or you know, a committed teenage musician that needs access to further orchestral opportunities and play at Grade 6-8+ (or equivalent), join us on an NYO Inspire project and experience transformative music-making.

  is a major sponsor of NYO Inspire.
 

NYO Inspire Ensembles

NYO Inspire Ensembles are 3-day residencies in orchestral family groups – Strings, Winds, Brass and Percussion – that explore challenging repertoire and ensemble playing techniques. NYO Inspire Ensembles took place in Liverpool on:

15 – 17 February 2020 (Strings / Brass)
18 – 20 February 2020 (Woodwind / Percussion)
21 – 23 February 2020 (Strings / Brass)

NYO Inspire Days

NYO Inspire Days are immersive one-day events of orchestral workshops and rehearsals and offer you a chance to play as a full 120-piece symphonic orchestra or instrument ensemble. Experience a day of NYO activity by working alongside NYO musicians and NYO tutors in sectional, full sectional and full tutti rehearsals. Held across the country.
 

NYO Inspire activity is a core part of NYO’s activity, and we can’t wait to meet together in person again, when we are able. Until then, NYO Inspire activity will continue in new ways, digitally, with NYO musicians continuing to share their skills with other teenage musicians around the UK. All the NYO Inspire musicians who were hoping to audition for NYO this year should email us and let us know so we are able to keep delivering activity digitally. 
 
NYO Inspire provides orchestral opportunities to musicians who are underrepresented in the sector, which is why applications are only open to musicians who are state educated or home-schooled or Black and minority ethnic (BME) musicians. 
 
Please note that there are limited places available, and it is not guaranteed that you will have a place on the programme, but we make every effort to include as many musicians as possible. 
 
By taking part in NYO Inspire activity, you will automatically be considered for NYO Inspire Orchestra. We invite musicians we have met at NYO Inspire activity throughout the year to take part in NYO Inspire Orchestra. If you have any questions, contact the NYO Inspire Team on inspire@nyo.org.uk. 

It's Free!

NYO Inspire is for teenage musicians who would benefit most from the opportunity, irrespective of individual means, which is why we fund all places as a charity.

We have to raise over £1.5m every year to continue doing what we do so if you do have the means to contribute, we would be very grateful for your support. You can donate online here or by cheque—please make the cheque payable to NYO, and post to NYO, 10 Great Turnstile, London WC1V 7JU. Your contribution gives teenagers a musical opportunity like no other. Thank you for your support.