News: The National Youth Orchestra

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As One

Teenagers unite As One 

We’re inviting young people to connect and experience music together, As One.
  • NYO Inspire
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  • The National Youth Orchestra
  • The Orchestra
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Her Majesty The Queen to continue as Patron of The National Youth Orchestra 

We’re grateful for Her Majesty’s continued recognition of our work.
  • The National Youth Orchestra
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Tess Jackson takes the lead…

NYO alumna invited to conduct Gavin Higgin’s Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra.
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  • The National Youth Orchestra
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Get ready, Blackpool! The National Youth Orchestra is about to turn up the volume. 

This February, in partnership with Blackpool Music Hub, NYO is opening up the buzz of orchestral music to teenagers from across the UK in Blackpool.
  • NYO Inspire
  • The National Youth Orchestra
  • The Orchestra
Composer Dani Howard in rehearsal with NYO

Dani Howard announced as Resident Artist 

The National Youth Orchestra welcomes Dani Howard as Resident Artist in 2024.
  • NYO Inspire
  • Performances
  • The National Youth Orchestra
  • The Orchestra
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NYO Ascent in reviews

We marked the start of the New Year with an ‘earth-shaking’ tour in London, Nottingham and Coventry.
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