Summer Schools
Making music doesn’t have to stop for the school holidays. There are all sorts of opportunities to take part in courses and summer schools, learning new things and meeting new people.
This list is a great place to start looking
and see what we’ve listed in our What’s On here:
Sage Gateshead Young Sinfonia
Area: North of England
Where: Sage Gateshead
When: August-October, January-April
Membership: Age 13-19, Grade 7/8+
Auditions: May
Find out more: www.sagegateshead.com/join-in/music-for-young-people
Sage Gateshead Jambone
Area: North of England
Where: Sage Gateshead
When: September-November, January-April
Membership: Age 13-19, Grade 7+
Auditions: May
Sage Gateshead Folkestra
Area: North of England
Where: Sage Gateshead
When: fortnightly on Sunday afternoons during term time
Membership: Age 13-19
Auditions: May
Sage Gateshead Quay Choirs
Area: North of England
Where: Sage Gateshead
When: Sundays during term time
Membership: Age 8-19
Auditions: May
Sage Gateshead Centre for Advanced Training
Area: North of England
Where: Sage Gateshead
When: Sundays during term time
Membership: Age 8-18
Auditions: May
A centre for advanced training in classical, folk, popular and contemporary styles which delivers musical excellence for ambitious young musicians aged 8-18 in a supportive, encouraging and welcoming environment. Practical studies are underpinned with technical and theoretical studies.
Junior RNCM
Area: North of England
Where: Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
When: Saturdays during term time
Membership: Age 8-18 with exceptional musical ability
Find out more: http://www.rncm.ac.uk/study-here/junior-rncm/studies/
Junior RSC
Area: Scotland
Where: Royal Scottish Conservatoire, Glasgow
When: Saturdays from mid September – June
Find out more: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/juniorc/music/
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Area: North of England
Where: Liverpool
When: Three weekends each term
Membership: Age 13-23 grade 7+
Find out more: http://www.liverpoolphil.com/1301/children-amp-young-people/join-liverpool-philharmonic-youth-orchestra.html
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Area: Nationwide
Where: Residential courses
When: In or around school holidays
Auditions: Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and London, with travel bursaries available.
Find out more: http://www.nyo.org.uk/
NYO wants to give the UK’s most dedicated young musicians every opportunity to participate in our vibrant, challenging orchestra. We look for musicians and composers who combine considerable technical aptitude (grade 8 distinction) and flair for orchestral playing with a taste for adventure, open minds and a great team spirit.
National Children’s Orchestra
Area: Nationwide
Where: Residential courses
When: In or around school holidays
Auditions:
Cumbria -Sedbergh School 16 October 2015
Tyne and Wear – Washington Arts Centre 28 October 2015
Find out more: http://www.nco.org.uk/
The NCO is Great Britain’s premier symphony orchestra for children aged 7-13. We offer children a life-changing experience with training from top professional musicians.
National Youth Jazz Collective
Area: Nationwide
Where: Residential courses
When: In or around school holidays
Auditions:
Cumbria -Sedbergh School 16 October 2015
Tyne and Wear – Washington Arts Centre 28 October 2015
Find out more: http://www.nco.org.uk/
The NCO is Great Britain’s premier symphony orchestra for children aged 7-13. We offer children a life-changing experience with training from top professional musicians.
National Youth Wind Orchestra
Area: Nationwide
Where: Residential courses
When: In or around school holidays
Find out more: http://www.nywogb.com/join-nywo/
Continually seeking to attract new young talent, NYWO holds auditions annually in the autumn at various musical centres across the UK. NYWO welcomes new applications throughout the year so you can apply now.
- If you are aged 14-21 and looking for a rewarding musical experience
- If you are eager to gain orchestral experience with world-class conductors, tutors and soloists
The National Youth Folk Ensemble
Area: Nationwide
Where: Residential courses
When: In or around school holidays
Find out more: https://www.efdss.org/efdss-education/national-youth-folk-ensemble
A national group for talented young instrumentalists aged 14- 18 who are dedicated to developing as folk musicians and excited about collaborating with others who share their passion!
Ensemble members will participate in four weeks of intensive residential courses in different parts of England and receive high quality tuition and guidance from leading folk musicians. They will develop skills in performance, arrangement and leadership as well as give public performances.