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Senior Orchestra Tour to Edinburgh 2023

21st April 2023

NYJO Jazz at the Gate to Southwell Festival

8th September 2022

Nottimgham Youth Training Orchestra rehearsal for the 2022 concert

Inspiring musical talent since 1985

Nottingham Youth Orchestra has been enriching Nottinghamshire’s musical life and inspiring young people since it was founded in 1985 by Derek Williams and Stephen Fairlie.

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NYO Taster Sessions

Young musician aged 8-18?

We offer FREE taster sessions aimed at individual newcomers or school groups who are considering joining one of our orchestras.

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4 orchestras to suit all abilities!

The four orchestras under the NYO umbrella have fun learning as part of a team, working in their groups to play to the best of their ability.

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