NYO Inspire

NYO Inspire is a game changing inclusion and access programme which provides free opportunities to grade 6 plus 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 talented and 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 (or equivalent), join us on an NYO Inspire project and experience transformative music-making.

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 take place at the University of Liverpool and are specifically targeted to musicians who have limited orchestral opportunities to offer a high-quality musical experience.

16 – 18 Feb 2019 String & Brass Ensembles (violin, viola, cello, double bass, trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba)

19 – 21 Feb 2019 Wind Ensemble (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn)

22 – 24 Feb 2019 Brass, String & Percussion Ensembles (violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba, percussion)

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. 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. Locations for NYO Inspire Days in 2019 will be announced later in the year.

24 March 2019

20 July 2019

22 September 2019

How to Apply

Applications for NYO Inspire 2019 are now open!

To apply, click here to complete the application form. After it is submitted, you will be put forward for all NYO Inspire projects you’re available for and will be allocated a project by December 2018.

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.

Deadline: Monday 22 October, 9am.

Further recruitment for NYO Inspire Days will open two months before each project. 

If you have any questions, contact the NYO Inspire Team on inspire@nyo.org.uk.

It's Free!

NYO Inspire is for all teenage musicians who would benefit from the opportunity, irrespective of individual means. We will be funding all places, but 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 donate by cheque—please make the cheque payable to NYO, and post to NYO, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA. Your contribution gives teenagers a musical opportunity like no other. Thank you for your support.