Next Concert: Tuesday 16th June 2026
The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra is Britain’s leading orchestra for young musicians on the threshold of their professional careers. It provides invaluable experience to those who are studying or have recently completed their training, but are not yet established in the profession.
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Unlike many similar organisations in Europe and the USA, this orchestra does not benefit from any government subsidy. We receive no public funding of any sort and are therefore entirely dependent on the generosity of individuals, charitable foundations and corporate sponsors.
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Next auditions
Applications for the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra 2026-2028 are now closed.
The next round of auditions will take place in 2028.
Our Influence over the years
There is not an orchestra in the British Isles that doesn’t contain alumni of the YMSO. As a testament to how influential they feel their time at YMSO was, many of them return to the orchestra to tutor at rehearsals and also advise.
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"these students represent the next generation of orchestral musicians who will continue our great classical tradition into the new millennium. The orchestra needs all your encouragement and support."
Lord Menuhin
President 1993-1999
We have had a wonderful few days holding auditions at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music. Full steam ahead for our final day of auditions at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama on Thursday! 🚂 ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonight’s the night! We’re thrilled to be back in @cadoganhall rehearsing Stravinsky’s Firebird ahead of this evening’s concert! 🐦🔥
See you later for our second concert of 2026!✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Absolutely wonderful concert last night!!!👍
Turn it up to 11! 🕺
We’ve had a wonderful time as always rehearsing here at @bishopsgateinstitute ! ✨
There are still some tickets available for tomorrow’s concert at Cadogan Hall, so get yours at the link below 🎼🎶
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Rehearsals have begun for our concert at Cadogan Hall this Wednesday! 🎶
The orchestra is sounding fire as we rehearse Stravinsky's Firebird this evening at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama! 🐦🔥🔥
Tickets are still available for Wednesday's concert – get yours now and don't miss out on a dramatic evening of music from our exceptional young musicians 🎻
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️:
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