The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland provide access to world-class ensemble music-making for young people across Scotland.

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News 19 November 2025
2026 auditions spotlight exceptional skill and NYOS' values

Auditions for the 2026 NYOS orchestras are underway!
News 13 November 2025
Introducing our 2025/26 Music Leaders

This group of young musicians come from a variety of musical backgrounds, showcasing the exciting talent that Scotland has to offer.
News 01 November 2025
NYOS 2026 Programmes Unveiled

Featuring meditations on identity and memory, cosmic wonder and earthly life, our 2026 NYOS orchestras concerts are not to be missed.

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Upcoming Performances

Tickets for our 2026 concerts go on sale Tuesday 27 January 2026!

NYOS
NYOS presents: Dust and Dreams
10 April 2026 at 19:30 Perth Concert Hall
NYOS
NYOS presents: Dust and Dreams
11 April 2026 at 19:30 City Halls, Glasgow
NYOS Development
NYOS Development Spring Concert
18 April 2026 at 18:30 City Halls, Glasgow

The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland provide access to world-class ensemble music-making for young people across Scotland.

2026 auditions spotlight exceptional skill and NYOS' values

Introducing our 2025/26 Music Leaders

NYOS 2026 Programmes Unveiled

Please consider donating.

NYOS presents: Dust and Dreams

NYOS presents: Dust and Dreams

NYOS Development Spring Concert