NYOS have extended their application deadline for our Training Ensembles covering Strings, Wind, Brass and Percussion from Friday 28 April to Friday 26 May.

The NYOS Training Ensemble programme is now in its third year and they would like to reach out in particular to all brass, percussion and lower string players – also including viola and double bass students.

The training ensemble courses are for 8 to 14 year old musicians looking to develop further on their chosen instrument in an ensemble setting (ABRSM Grade 3 as a guide only and we also accept brass students from Grade 2 onwards).

The courses focus on learning repertoire, ensemble playing, listening skills, posture and musicianship, along with advice on audition preparation.

They would also like to make you aware that student places are allocated on a first come first served basis and violin places are now currently full.

For more information about the courses including dates, costs and financial information please visit: http://www.nyos.co.uk/classical/training-ensembles/

They can also provide a NYOS Bursary, which exists for any student who may find it difficult to meet the costs of the following membership fees.

If any students, parents and teachers wish to obtain an application pack, which includes information about dates, finance and payment options, please contact myself: Orchestral Ensembles Manager Lauren Hamilton at laurenhamilton@nyos.co.ukor call 0141 332 8311