The National Youth Orchestra’s of Scotland Training Ensembles are designed for young players of around 8-14 (ABRSM Grade 3, as a guide only) to prepare them for entry into a NYOS orchestra. The 2017 summer courses will take place at the Kilgraston School, Perthshire and are specifically meant to identify, nurture and showcase musical excellence in children through orchestra training.
The summer course includes full and sectional rehearsals, individual coaching, social activities (sports, arts and crafts and orienteering), group workshops and an end-of-course, showcase concert, targeting at improving musical technique, listening skills, audition preparation and ability by tackling repertoire and exploring ensemble playing.
For more detailed information about the Training Ensemble courses this year please visit here:
If any students or parents wish to obtain an application pack, which includes information about the dates, fees and payment options please contact Orchestral Ensembles Manager Lauren Hamilton at laurenhamilton@nyos.co.uk or call 0141 332 8311.
Training applications for the summer course are running from 30 January to 28 April 2017 and student places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
NYCoS National Boys Choir
WSSO
Congratulations to the following pupils who have all gained a place at either the West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band or String Orchestra. The pupils involved are:
WSSSO
S2 pupil:Â Jamie King on bassoon
S4 pupil: Ciara O’Shea on cello
S5 pupils: Sophie Boyd, Pagan Ferry McKenzie and Lukas Nielsen on violin, Becky Paton on viola, Chris Vettraino on oboe
S6 pupil:Â Andrew McCroskie on clarinet
WSSCB
S2 pupil:Â Anna Ghiro on bassoon
S3 pupil:Â Ben Drake on bassoon
S5 pupil:Â Eilidh Galloway on clarinet
S6 pupil:Â Eve Burgoyne on clarinet
S6 pupil: Gregor McInnes, Lorna Paton and Alec Ross on French horn
West String orchestra
S3 pupils:Â Aalia Shah and Tom Simmonds on violin
S4 pupil:Â Daisy Major on cello
NYOS
Congratulations to the following pupils who have all got places this year in the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland:
NYOS Seniors
S2 pupils:Â Anna Ghiro and Jamie King on bassoon
S3 pupil:Â Ben Drake on bassoon
S4 pupil: Chloe Ghiro on violin
NYOS Juniors
S3 pupils:Â Josef Heidinger on bassoon, Liana Storey on oboe, James A Ross on bassoon
S4 pupil:Â Marianne Walker on violin