NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) is a string orchestra. It focuses on developing advanced technical skills, part playing, and understanding more advanced musical concepts while working closely as a team. 

• These students are very focused on what they want to achieve with their music. They are highly talented, and seek out the best opportunities to realize their potential.
• They can also earn Leadership Awards and enjoy performing in competitions, as well as regular concerts. 

CONCERTS

• Playing in a concert provides constant motivation to practice and improve by way of weekly rehearsals.
• Playing in an concert also helps students to develop their teamwork skills playing alongside their fellow musicians. 
• Concerts are a great experience for overall music development.
• Concerts also create opportunities for the whole family to be involved as performers and as audience. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Audition by appointment / Min. Grade 8
• Great opportunities for students to get ahead on their skills development by playing in various groups, duets, trios, quartets, etc. Includes Graded Theory, Music Awards (Grades & Diplomas) as well as awards for leadership. 

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Exam Preparation, Awards, Orchestra Training, Concerts, Competitions
• Graded Theory, Aural Training and Rhythmic Skills Development.