NYOS Development
Overview
NYOS Development features aspiring orchestral musicians aged 11-18, who have reached Grades 5-8 or equivalent, and are keen to develop their musicianship and orchestra experience.
NYOS Development is designed to provide young players with aspirations of playing in NYOS, the opportunity to develop their musicianship and orchestra experience in a welcoming and creative environment supported by expert instrumental tutors.
Following a hugely successful 2023, this year sees the return of Natalia Luis-Bassa as conductor for both Spring and Summer courses and concerts, building upon the work she has already contributed to these players. Natalia brings out the best in our players and we are keen to continue to develop her relationship with the orchestra. The 2024 repertoire will see the orchestra explore a range of composers in Spring including Verdi, Missy Mazzoli and Arturo Márquez, and then in Summer, they will present the soaring Symphony No. 1 from Sibelius.
Applications
Applications for NYOS 2025 are now open!
This year we have made some changes to our audition process, more information can be found here.
You are eligible to apply to our NYOS Development orchestra if you are:
- Aged 11-18
- Grade 8+ music or equivalent (Qualification as a guide only and not essential)
- Have a Scottish connection: Born in Scotland, living in Scotland, studying in Scotland, or have a Scottish family link.
Performances
Conductor
Natalia Luis-Bassa
Programme
Ida Moberg Orchestral Suite: Sunrise
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
NYOS Development Spring Concert 2025
Perth Concert Hall
Conductor
Catherine Larsen-Maguire
Soloist
Adam Lee
Programme
Avril Coleridge-Taylor Sussex Landscape
Óscar Navarro Clarinet Concerto No 1
Daniel Kidane Breakbeat
Smetana 'Vltava' from Má Vlast
Conductor
Natalia Luis-Bassa
Programme
Gabriela Ortiz Kauyumari
Jean Sibelius Symphony No.1 in E minor op.39
NYOS Development Spring Concert 2024
Perth Concert Hall
Conductor
Natalia Luis-Bassa
Soloist
Aaron Azunda Akugbo
Programme
Giuseppe Verdi La forza del Destino: Overture
Henri Frédien Tomasi Trumpet Concerto
Missy Mazzoli River Rouge Transfiguration
José Pablo Moncayo (García) Huapango
Arturo Márquez Danzón No.2
NYOS Development Orchestra Summer Concert
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
Conductor
Natalia Luis-Bassa
Programme
Join us at the enchanting Greyfriars Kirk this summer, as we welcome back conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa, a dynamic conductor and passionate advocate for young musicians.
Development Orchestra Spring Concert 2023
Perth Concert Hall
Conductor
Natalia Luis-Bassa
Soloist
Ethan Loch, Piano
Programme
NYOS Development Orchestra perform Grieg’s much-loved Piano Concerto in A Minor, with the exceptional young Scottish pianist Ethan Loch, a BBC Young Musician of the Year 2022 finalist.
