The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland is the flagship orchestra of NYOS. Founded in 1979, it is a symphony orchestra for musicians aged between 13 and 25.

The orchestra performs throughout the year in a variety of high profile venues in Scotland, the UK and around Europe and its young musicians benefit from the invaluable performance experience this provides. 

Auditions for entry to The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland are held annually, throughout Scotland, attracting some 400 auditionees each year. The musicians in The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland are of the highest calibre and many past students have gone on to enjoy successful careers in the musical profession. These members include Dame Evelyn Glennie, Colin Currie, and Garry Walker.

SPRING CONCERT 2013
Click Here to read all about The National Youth Orchestra's spring concert at the Caird Hall in Dundee including a review from Garry Fraser, Perth Courier.

SUMMER TOUR 2013
Click Here or visit Upcoming Events for further details including dates, venues and guest soloists on this year's summer tour.

Visit Latest News or Click Here to read all about NYOS' Summer Tour 2012 with Nicola Benedetti.

Click play on the video below to watch them rehearse and play with Nicola Benedetti and conductor Tecwyn Evans and listen to them describe the NYOS experience in their own words.