National Schools Symphony Orchestra

17/04/2025

SOUND ON FOR A NSSO TREAT... 🎼
The NSSO final performances are coming together beautifully. What a talented group of young musicians they are!

Fancy joining NSSO in the summer? Our NSSO Philharmonic is still open for applications. It runs from Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th July 2025 for young players of a standard of grade 7 to diploma level and above. We will be playing exciting mainstream symphonic repertoire with a full sized symphony orchestra.

Find out more at nsso.org

14/04/2025

A very warm welcome to NSSO 2025! It's been a great start for our Sinfonia and Academy students - beautiful music, learning, making new friends and smiles all round. ☺️

We can't wait to for the rest of the week! 🎼🎺🎻

25/03/2025

Urgent Call to All Young Musicians! 🚨 Special Offer on NSSO Easter Places!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join our Easter NSSO courses at a MASSIVE 50% discount! We're making a special push to fill our remaining spots and we need YOU!

Here's the deal:
🔹Sinfonia (12-18 April): Oboes, Bassoons, Violas, Brass, and Percussion players (Residential courses normally £975, now just £450!)*
🔹Academy (14-18 April): Percussion, Woodwind, Cellos, and Basses (Residential courses normally £700, now just £350!)*

Imagine spending your Easter break immersed in fantastic music, learning from expert tutors, and making lifelong friends. 🎶

This offer is only valid until Friday 28th March and places are limited.

Sign up at: nsso.org

* Offer only applies to new applications received between Tuesday 25th March and Friday 28th March 2025.

21/01/2025

Exciting News! 🎺 🥁

We're thrilled to welcome Andy McDade as the conductor for our Academy Orchestra at NSSO 2025! 🎉

Andy is a renowned tubist, educator, and passionate advocate for contemporary compositions. Get ready for an inspiring experience!

Learn more about the incredible team behind NSSO 2025 at https://www.nsso.org/about/ourteam/.

13/01/2025

Don't Miss Out! 🎶

Places are still available for all our exciting Easter and Summer courses!

Experience the joy of orchestral music with NSSO. At NSSO, we work hard to support players in achieving the most from their musical talent.

Book your free in-person audition at Malvern College on Sunday 2nd February!

Simply select this option when you complete your application form.

Visit nsso.org to learn more and secure your spot today!

  Applications for NSSO 2025 are now live! Academy: Monday 14th to Friday 18th April 2025 Sinfonia: Saturday 12th to Friday 18th April 2025 Philharmonic: Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th July 2025 Apply before Friday 20th December to qualify for our early bird discount! APPLY NOW! About NSSO The Nationa...

20/12/2024

Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, love, and music! ❄️🎼 We can't wait to make 2025 our biggest and best NSSO ever!

👉Don’t miss your NSSO loyalty discount!👈
Applications for NSSO 2025 are open and our early bird discount of £75 off full fees has been extended to all applications received by 31st December.

https://www.nsso.org/

22/11/2024

Exciting News! 🎺🎶

We're thrilled to announce our first two incredible conductors for NSSO 2025!

Pete Harrison will lead our Philharmonic Orchestra. With a wealth of experience conducting renowned orchestras worldwide, Pete will inspire our young musicians to new heights.

James Topp will helm our Sinfonia Orchestra. His passion for music education and his engaging style will create a fantastic learning environment for our members.

Ready for a week of musical magic? 💫 Apply now for NSSO 2025... https://www.nsso.org/

  Applications for NSSO 2025 are now live! Academy: Monday 14th to Friday 18th April 2025 Sinfonia: Saturday 12th to Friday 18th April 2025 Philharmonic: Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th July 2025 Apply before Friday 20th December to qualify for our early bird discount! APPLY NOW! About NSSO The Nationa...

19/11/2024

Well done to all the musicians who braved the stage last Sunday at the NSSO auditions. You did an amazing job!

Eager to join NSSO 2025? 🎼 We'd love to see you at our next audition on Sunday, 2nd February 2025! Come meet the NSSO team and showcase your musical talent.

Head over to our website for all the audition details and application forms: nsso.org

27/09/2024

Applications for NSSO 2025 are now live!

Academy: Monday 14th to Friday 18th April 2025
Sinfonia: Saturday 12th to Friday 18th April 2025
Philharmonic: Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th July 2025

To apply head to:

  Applications for NSSO 2025 are now live! Academy: Monday 14th to Friday 18th April 2025 Sinfonia: Saturday 12th to Friday 18th April 2025 Philharmonic: Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th July 2025 Apply before Friday 20th December to qualify for our early bird discount! APPLY NOW! About NSSO The Nationa...

15/07/2024

What a wonderful finale to our Philharmonic NSSO Course Concert 🎻

This rounded off a brilliant week of skilled music-making and the last of our 2024 courses.