When can I apply?
- Applications for our next year (2025) will be open 1 August – 31 October 2024
- All place offers for 2025 will be made by 20 December 2024
Which orchestra should I apply for?
- Each of our orchestra pages has age & playing standard guidelines to look at, but you can also have a look at the audition requirements to see which one seems most suited to your abilities
- Our music directors discuss audition videos together, so you may be offered a place in a different orchestra to the one you applied for if they think it a more suitable fit
How do I apply?
- Applications are by video audition only
- Click here for audition requirements for all orchestras
When & Where do the residencies take place?
- Currently, all our Spring and Summer residencies take place at Stamford School, Stamford, Peterborough
- The 2025 residency dates are as follows:
- Senior: Spring 13 – 17 April, Summer 25 July – 2 August
- Camerata & Sinfonia: Spring 13 – 17 April, Summer – 14 – 22 August
- Sinfonietta: Spring 15 – 17 April, Summer – 20 – 22 August
How much does it cost?
Click here for the Fees page
Is it possible to apply for financial assistance?
NYSO has it’s own Bursary scheme for those who require financial assistance. The deadline for applying is the same as our audition’s deadline – 31 October
What concert opportunities are there?
- Senior Orchestra: Spring workshop at Stamford School, Summer concerts in Stamford and other venues around the UK (Summer 2025 concert at Three Choirs Festival)
- Camerata Orchestra: Spring workshop at Stamford School & Summer concerts at both Stamford School & the Stamford Arts Centre
- Sinfonia Orchestra: Spring workshop at Stamford School & Summer concerts at both Stamford School & the Stamford Arts Centre
- Sinfonietta Orchestra: Spring workshop & Summer concert at Stamford School