Apply for the London Schools Symphony Orchestra

Centre for Young Musicians (CYM) is proud to manage the London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO), London’s premier youth orchestra for young musicians aged 14–19 who have reached at least Grade 7 on their instrument. LSSO courses take place during the Winter, Spring and Summer school holidays, with many members returning every year.

Applications for LSSO holiday courses 2024/25 open Monday 2 September 2024, and close Wednesday 2 October 2024. Late applications will be considered if spaces are available. Please email lsso@gsmd.ac.uk if you have missed the deadline.

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Important Information

If you are 18 or over, you can complete this form yourself.

If you are 16 or 17, you can complete this form yourself, but must provide the contact details of a parent or carer who can provide permission for you to participate.

If you are aged 15 and under, a parent or carer must complete the form on your behalf.

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Applicant Details

Are you:

The applicant

The parent/carer of the applicant

Please confirm

I am 16-17 and I have permission from my parent/carer to complete this form

I am 18

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

Applicant Contact Telephone Number

Applicant Contact Email Address

The email address provided will be used to acknowledge receipt of this application form and to send other relevant information.

Date of Birth

Applicant Gender

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Male

Female

Other…

Name of School

Address Details

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Address Line 2

Town/City

County or Borough

Country

Postcode

Parent/Carer Details

Parent/Carer First Name

Parent/Carer Last Name

Parent/Carer Contact Telephone Number

Parent/Carer Contact Email Address

The email address provided will be used to acknowledge receipt of this application form and to send other relevant information.

Applicant Contact Email Address

If you would also like to receive emails about your application please specify your email address below.

Emergency Contact

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First Name

Last Name

Contact Number

Relationship to applicant

Musical experience

Name of instrument or instruments the applicant would like to audition with:

Please describe the applicant’s experience and skills relating to the instrument(s) they intend to audition with:

Include details of how long they have been playing, and the most recent grade or approximate playing standard achieved. Additionally, please provide the name of their current instrumental teacher(s).

Does the applicant attend any Music Centres, Music Hubs/Services or Junior Departments of higher education establishments?

Yes

Please select 'Yes' if they attend these currently, or have attended in the past.

Please provide details below:

Ensemble playing

Has the applicant attended a CYM holiday course previously?

Yes

This includes the London Schools Symphony Orchestra and London Youth Wind Band

If yes, please provide more details below:

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Equal Opportunities Form

Equality Information

There are options to refuse information if you do not wish to provide it, however the information you provide will help us to monitor and develop our provision for students so we would appreciate your assistance. To comply with statutory and Government requirements, data may be disclosed to external agencies including the Department for Education.

Applicant Disability/Neurodiversity/Access Requirements

Please let us know the details of any disabilities, medical conditions, neurodiversity/learning or access requirements that might require adjustments to be made for the applicant to access the audition, rehearsals or performances, so that we can offer facilities which meet their needs.

Data will be used to help evaluate our service and plan for future provision and also to prompt us to contact you with advice and support.

If you prefer to discuss this in confidence, please email the Centre for Young Musicians Head of Programmes at lsso@gsmd.ac.uk

Does the applicant to have any disabilities, medical conditions, neurodiversity/learning or access requirements?

Yes