The National Youth Orchestra
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The National Youth Orchestra
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We are the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.
1000+ musicians united in their love of music. 🙌

NYO Unite brought together the entire NYO Community of teenage musicians in six locations across the UK.

Join the NYO adventure. Find out what part YOU can play in The National Youth Orchestra: nyo.org.uk 🎵
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Join us for an unforgettable journey this winter. 🎶💫

Discover the colourful world of Debussy’s Iberia and Ravel’s dazzling Rapsodie Espagnole. Adventure through Anna Clyne’s enchanting DANCE and explore urban soundscapes in Karim Al Zand’s City Scenes.

www.nyo.org.uk/performances
November 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Shimmer tour this Winter! ✨🤩🫧

Be among the first to experience the Orchestra of 2026 live on stage as they radiate their passion for orchestral music across the nation. 🌠 🎶

Shimmer is now on sale, and Free for Teens. Book now.

www.nyo.org.uk/performances...
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We're excited to welcome Lucy Bayliss to the team as Director of Engagement & Partnerships!

Lucy will help us open up orchestral music to even more young people, and joins from Dance East where she's driven innovation for over 20 years.

Read more: www.nyo.org.uk/news/the-nat...
The National Youth Orchestra appoints Lucy Bayliss as Director of Engagement & Partnerships  - The National Youth Orchestra
The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) has appointed Lucy Bayliss as Director of Engagement & Partnerships.  The new role, which starts in mid-November, will support NYO to open up orchestral music to eve...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We’re delighted to welcome Alpesh Chauhan OBE as Principal Conductor and Musical Advisor.

Alpesh will work closely with us to shape the orchestra’s artistic direction and champion NYO’s mission to make orchestral music powerfully relevant to every teenager.

www.nyo.org.uk/news/the-nat...
October 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Orchestra of 2026 are tuning in for a big year!

From city to shore, town to countryside, teenage musicians from every corner of the UK are tuning in to the greatest musical adventure of their lives.

160 musicians. One cutting-edge orchestra. A shared love of music.
October 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The National Youth Orchestra illuminate the Barbican! 🤩🎶

Feel the power of 160 teenagers perform Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4 with conductor Jaime Martín, live from the Barbican Centre last year.

💥 Full recording is now streaming on NYO’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/sSBNbyaqHv4
October 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Play at Grade 3+? 🎻💥

Join us for a free day of creative music-making this autumn!

🎶 Connect with other young musicians
✨ Play your part in creating a brand-new piece
🎺 Learn from NYO’s creative team and alumni

👉 Sign up now for an NYO Open event near you: www.nyo.org.uk/events-and-p...
October 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
📢 1 DAY LEFT TO APPLY!! ✨

Don’t miss your chance to join NYO Inspire 2026 and play your part in the biggest orchestral community you’ve ever seen. 🤩🎻

Your first activity of the year is only a few weeks away. Apply now and open up your world. 🙌

www.nyo.org.uk/get-involved...
September 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
NYO Inspire 🎺 Apply by 30 September

Do you play an instrument at Grade 6-8+ level? It’s time to play your part in the biggest orchestral music community you’ve ever seen.

Apply now via our website: t.co/gZ6gq1SZZx
September 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Play your part in NYO Inspire 2026! 🙌

Are you ready to turn passion into progress? You’ll take your playing to the next level, be inspired by people around you and play your part in the biggest orchestral community you’ve ever seen. 🚀🎶

⏰ Apply by 30 September.

www.nyo.org.uk/get-involved...
September 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM