About National Youth Orchestras of Scotland
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland vision is of a Scotland where all communities access world-class ensemble youth music-making and share in its social, personal, and cultural benefits.
You can find out more about our history, or our programmes below, or on the specific pages of our website.
Our Values
Ambition
We create inspirational, world-class, adventurous and fun musical experiences
Belonging
Our community is forward-thinking, accessible, inclusive, fair and diverse
Creativity
We collaborate, learn and innovate to develop as skilled creators and as people
Our Programmes
NYOS works with young musicians aged 8-25 living or studying in Scotland or with Scottish connections. Our activity takes place in locations across Scotland and provides foundational group music-making opportunities, inspirational orchestral experiences, and advanced artistic and career skills development. All our programmes are designed to develop musical, personal and social skills which have lifelong benefits, whatever the young person’s chosen career path.
Foundations: Non-auditioned ensemble music-making projects for young people in the early to intermediate stages of instrumental study, in locations across the country during term-time and summer holidays.
Orchestras: Easter and Summer holiday residential orchestra courses in central Scotland for aspiring young musicians, leading to performances in Scotland’s top concert halls, the wider UK, and occasionally overseas.
Futures: artistic collaborations, performance opportunities, and career skill development programmes for emerging young musicians
> View more information about our specific programmes
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Our Patrons
HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh
Sir James MacMillan, CBE - Scottish Composer & Conductor
Nicola Benedetti, CBE - Scottish Violinist
Colin Currie - Scottish Percussionist
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NYOS is a member of the European Federation of National Youth Orchestras and would like to acknowledge its continued support.
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NYOS is committed to upholding Fair Work principles, including paying Real Living Wage and implementing Effective Voice for workers.
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NYOS Accounts
To view the latest accounts submitted, please click the link below
> NYOS Accounts (For Period to September 2023) (PDF)
If you have any questions about the NYOS accounts, or for access to previous versions, please email our Head of Finance and Administration on karensmith@nyos.co.uk
