National Open Youth Orchestra
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The National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) is a world first, an ambitious orchestra launched in September 2018 to give some of the UK’s most talented young disabled musicians a progression route. It promotes musical excellence, empowering disabled and non-disabled musicians aged 11-25 to rehearse and perform together as members of a pioneering ensemble.
National Open Youth Orchestra members are supported to develop their skills through one-to-one tuition, rehearsals and concerts.
B:Music is proud to be a partner of the Orchestra.

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NOYO Live Premiere Concert

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Applications Open 1-31 March 2022
"What Fear We Then?" by Alexander Campkin was co-commissioned with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Filmed during the covid restrictions of 2021, this music video by award-winning director Justin Edgar showcases the potential of 26 young musicians - disabled and non-disabled members of NOYO. Each musician was recorded playing live to create this unique film.
The National Open Youth Orchestra is the world's first disabled-led national youth ensemble. It's a pioneering orchestra where 11-25 year-old talented young disabled musicians and non-disabled musicians rehearse and perform together.
The National Open Youth Orchestra is the world's first disabled-led national youth ensemble. It's a pioneering orchestra where 11-25 year-old talented young disabled musicians and non-disabled musicians rehearse and perform together.