The National Children's Orchestra of Scotland

The National Children's Orchestra of Scotland (NCOS), is NYOS' symphony orchestra for young musicians aged 8 to14.

NCOS provides an important means of early musical education and performing experience for the young musicians of Scotland, fortunately assured through support from Standard Life. NCOS's public concerts are often critically acclaimed and the committed and energetic performances given by its young members never fail to amaze and inspire audiences.

Auditions for NCOS are held annually in November. Many of the young musicians involved in NCOS go on to become members of The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland.

To read reviews of NCOS' spring performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow, please click here.
 

Application forms for NCOS 2011 are now available to download.  Click here to download yours.
 

 
 


REALISING AMBITIONS
Emma Barnett - Clarinet

Emma is a 12 year old Clarinet player, whose favourite thing about playing with NCOS is meeting new people and having the opportunity to play in full orchestral rehearsals.  Click here to read more about Emma.