• Support a Bursary

    Support a Bursary: Giving a Young Musician Their Place in NYOS

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  • Regular Giving

    Every year, NYOS brings together Scotland’s most talented young musicians to create exceptional music, led by inspirational conductors and tutors. This is only possible thanks to the generosity of our regular supporters.

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  • Richard Chester Creativity Fund

    Honouring Richard Chester MBE, our visionary Director from 1987-2007, the fund continues Richard’s legacy by providing world-class opportunities for aspiring young musicians.

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  • There was always a palpable sense of conviction and joy to ensure the orchestra's performance maintained its compulsive charm and effusive elan.

    Ken Walton
    Vox Carnyx, July 2024

Music Transforms Lives - Feel the Impact

Everything we do – whether on the concert platform or in the community – is made possible by a network of generous individuals and organisations playing their part. 

  • Conductors' Circle

    Ms Lindsay Pell and Professor Chris Morris
    Professor Marjorie and Dr David Rycroft
    Robert and Christine Maguire

  • Principal Chair Sponsors

    Bassoon: Mr and Mrs Michael Pell
    Cello: Alistair Allan
    Clarinet: Sue Strudwick
    Double Bass: Mrs A M Bennett
    Horn & Second Violin: Dr Myra Soutar
    Percussion: Graeme and Ella Wilson
    Piano & Celeste: Mr and Mrs Timothy Laing

  • Chair Sponsors

    Kirsty Adam - Cello
    Charles Arbuthnot
    Tim and Sally Barraclough - Percussion
    Mrs Isabella Brown
    Lord and Lady Cameron of Lochbroom - Violin
    Andrew Hadden - Violin
    Professor David Hamilton Lawson - Oboe
    Fabienne Harrison - Cello
    Duncan and Sarah McIntyre - Second Violin
    Mr and Mrs Thomas McCreery
    Mr Robin Pagett and Mrs Kate Longworth
    In memory of Ian Robertson - Bassoon
    Mr and Mrs Mark Seymour
    Maureen Simpson - Viola
    Mr A L Stewart - Horn
    Graham Taylor MBE - Trombone
    Mrs Ann Verney - Cello
    Mr and Mrs R M Williamson
    Dr and Mrs Paul Wilson

  • Honorary Chair Sponsors

    Sarah Chester, in memory of Richard Chester MBE

  • Friends of NYOS

    Professor and Mrs Andrew Bain
    Sandra Bale
    Mr Douglas Burke
    Mr Graham Bygrave
    Kevin and Linda Clarke
    Mr Stephen Coleshill
    Dr Joseph Coleiro
    Mrs R Coleman
    Mr and Mrs Cooper
    Mr and Mrs Morrison Dunbar
    Mr and Mrs A Craig Duncan
    The Countess of Elgin & Kincardine
    Janey Fleming, in memory of Leslie Fleming
    Mr Malcolm Fleming
    Professor and Mrs Andrew Hamnett
    Mr Patrick Harrison
    Peter and Barbara-Ann Hawkey
    Penelope Johnston
    Mr Christopher Judson
    Gavin Kenny
    Mr Andrew Keener
    Mrs Mary K Lawson
    Dr and Mrs Warren Luke
    Professor M A Lumsden
    Mr and Mrs R P Manson
    Mr James McBeath
    Mr George McCaig
    Mr John McLeod
    Mr and Mrs D McVicar
    Mr and Mrs Neil G Meldrum
    Mr Allan Murray
    Mr David A J Noble
    Mr Philip Oppenheim
    Mr John B Park
    Lesley Paterson
    Mr and Mrs Alex Perry
    Dr Stephen and Dr Alison Rawles
    Alastair Rennie
    Jennifer and David Rimer
    Alan and Catriona Robertson
    Mrs Kay Robertson
    Mr and Mrs Ian M T Sandison
    Angus Scott-Brown
    Irene and Fred Shedden
    Dr and Mrs Trust
    George and Isobel Walker
    The Hon. Lord Weir
    Mr Colin West
    Elizabeth Wood

    NYOS would also like to thank those who wish to remain anonymous.