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
YMSO was honoured to perform at the EU Delegation’s Europe Day 2026 celebrations on Tuesday at Smith Square Hall. Our thanks goes out to the European Union in the UK for welcoming us to their wonderful event! 🎶🇪🇺🇬🇧🎻 ... See MoreSee Less
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Over and out! We have had a lovely day at @rwcmd holding auditions for the next group of talented musicians to join the orchestra 🎶 stay tuned for exciting concert announcements…🕺 ... See MoreSee Less
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I think it’s wonderful you’ve taken the time and effort to reach students outside of London; to give them an authentic audition experience and, for those who are successful, a fabulous opportunity to rehearse and perform with an incredibly talented group of young musicians. Bravo!
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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