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.
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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.