The Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) of the Bern Conservatory, a leading youth orchestra from Switzerland, is coming to South Africa to perform with members of the South African National Youth Orchestra in a unique musical exchange programme.

The Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) of the Bern Music Conservatory together with selected musicians from the South African National Youth Orchestra Foundation (SANYOF) will collaborate in a unique international music exchange.  The two groups will rehearse together before live performances in Johannesburg, Stellenbosch and Paarl during the second and third weeks of April. The …

Our survey for 2011 is online and ready for you to contribute.
We’d like to know what you think about the course structure, international tutors, time of year, how many performances – and most importantly – what is the one thing that could improve Nationals?
There are ten questions, and it is completely anonymous. Please let us know how we can improve your National Youth Orchestra.
Link to the 2011 National Youth Orchestra Survey: http://goo.gl/rt2z3

A big thank you to the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company for providing venues, talented young musicians to attend the course and being a fountain of knowledge and a constant supporter of the National Youth Orchestra.
The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company is a music development NGO serving the Gauteng area. Beginning in 1976 with the establishment of a children’s orchestra by Professor Alan Solomon, the youth orchestra has continued to build in numbers and in musical standards. A Section 21 Company was established in 1998 and it now serves more than 1000 …

“Nationals is a good way to meet friends, have lots of fun and develop a young community that has a passion for music. Nationals is not just about the music but is for building memories that you will never forget!” Kobus (trumpet)

The Britten-Pears Orchestra (BPO) meets four times per year and gives young artists (approx. 18-29 years) the opportunity to attend a diverse and inspiring range of courses focused on professional development. Set in Aldeburgh Music’s breath-taking surroundings on the East coast of England, it combines fantastic resources and outstanding tutors from leading international orchestras. It has also helped many artists to bridge the gap between conservatoire and professional life and launched numerous successful careers.
SA NYO members wishing to be considered for the BPO are welcome to do their SA NYO …