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Together we can open the door to orchestral music for many more teenagers, regardless of their background or where they live.

We’re a welcoming community where 2,000 teenagers push their limits, discover new skills, and enable musical discovery for thousands of other young people.

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Share your passion for orchestral music by supporting thousands of young musicians to have the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Ongoing support through regular donations ensures that together we can unlock the potential of many more musical teenagers.

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Sponsor a seat and follow one teenage musicianโ€™s journey through the greatest adventure in orchestral music.

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The power of your donation

The support of the NYO community opens up life-changing opportunities for thousands of UK teenagers each year.

  • Our NYO Inspire programme is free to teenagers from all backgrounds

  • There are no financial barriers to teenage musicians taking their seat in the Orchestra

  • We reach 8,000 teenagers through Free for Teens tickets and tours directly to schools and youth centres

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The Power of Your Donation

A lasting legacy

By leaving a gift in your will, youโ€™ll play your part in supporting transformational experiences for generations of young people.

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Philanthropy

With your support we will enable teenagers from all backgrounds and different levels of ability to pursue music together in the face of extreme pressures and limited opportunities.

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Corporate partnerships

Back teenagers to make extraordinary music in unexpected places and change their lives. Help us enable more than 10,000 young people a year achieve something incredible.

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Our supporter experience

As part of the NYO community, we keep our supporters updated on the difference their donation is making.

There are also opportunities to meet NYO musicians, enjoy extraordinary concerts and take part in exclusive events.

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Give a state school musician a fairer chance to shine at NYO auditions

A 30-minute session with an NYO tutor could make all the difference

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Meet the young people your donation helps

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Sana, Percussion

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
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Smera, Bassoon

After lockdown I really valued music so much more because I realised what life was like without music.
  • Inspire Journeys
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Finn, Violin

Being part of NYO helps channel the part of me that loves performing and presenting and inspiring. I think thereโ€™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
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Sana, Percussion

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
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Ellie, Trombone

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
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Smera, Bassoon

After lockdown I really valued music so much more because I realised what life was like without music.
  • Inspire Journeys
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Tara, Violin

I can be a different person in music because I feel a lot more comfortable.
  • Inspire Journeys
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Finn, Violin

Being part of NYO helps channel the part of me that loves performing and presenting and inspiring. I think thereโ€™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
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Defne, Harp

I really enjoy making amazing music with my friends who are very passionate about music just like me.
  • Orchestra Experiences
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Iโ€™ve had so many comments from staff and students saying how inspirational the day was and how much they enjoyed everything from the workshops to the performances.
Daniel Corrigan
— Head of Music, Radclyffe School
It was a truly inspiring day to see so many young people getting so much out of being part of this wonderful organisation.
Donor
— Spring open rehearsal
NYO Inspire helped me to believe in myself and remember that while I may not have had the same opportunities, I have just as much right to be there as anyone else
Ellie, cello
Some of my most memorable experiences in music come from playing with other musicians. Not only does NYO give you these opportunities, but it takes them all across the UK.
Andrew
Nothing means more than someone you know being there [in the audience] and performing locally gives that opportunity for friends especially to have a glimpse at the world that is NYO.
Patrick
— Viola
From the second you arrive, you feel as though youโ€™re joining a musical family, as itโ€™s such a safe and encouraging environment
NYO Inspire musician
Some of my most memorable experiences in music come from playing with other musicians.
Patrick
It has helped me to take on a leadership role and have more confidence in myself.
Rebecca
— Viola

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