Stories
Our musicians share stories of their passion for making music together and their experiences with NYO Inspire and The Orchestra.

- 13 September 2023
I can be a different person in music because I feel a lot more comfortable.
- Inspire Journeys
- 13 September 2023
After lockdown I really valued music so much more because I realised what life was like without music.
- Inspire Journeys
- 13 September 2023
NYO Inspire offers a love of classical music that we don't get to experience elsewhere.
- Inspire Journeys
- Inspire Journeys
- Inspire Journeys
- 3 September 2023
I'm looking forward to meeting different people from all over the country!
- Orchestra Experiences
- 3 September 2023
I really enjoy making amazing music with my friends who are very passionate about music just like me.
- Orchestra Experiences
- 3 September 2023
At NYO, I’m able to share my enthusiasm and passion for music with people of my age and inspire and be inspired with others.
- Orchestra Experiences
- 3 September 2023
Here, I enrich myself musically and share my passion of music with others, and simply enjoy being a part of something bigger than myself.
- Orchestra Experiences
- Orchestra Experiences
- 3 September 2023
It is so great to share different knowledge and ideas with fellow musicians.
- Orchestra Experiences
- 3 September 2023
NYO brings out my best self and allows me to become a better trumpet player and collaborator.
- Orchestra Experiences
- 3 September 2023
I want to open up orchestral music for my generation by taking part in projects in schools around the country, showing young people what NYO is and how orchestral music can be accessible to everyone.
- Orchestra Experiences
- Orchestra Experiences
- 3 September 2023
Being part of NYO helps channel the part of me that loves performing and presenting and inspiring. I think there’s no better feeling than performing the music that you love to other people, and knowing that they are being inspired by it.
- Orchestra Experiences