Norfolk County Youth Orchestra Rise – Spring 2026
Norfolk County Youth Orchestra (NCYO) Rise is the perfect introduction to orchestral playing for young musicians who play instruments at Grades 1–3.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Monday 30 March–Thursday 2 April 2026
- Course times:
- 2–5.30pm
- Age:
- 4–18
- Fees:
- £175
- Venue:
- City of Norwich School
- Contact details:
- gyanorwich@gsmd.ac.uk
Start your orchestral journey with us
On our spring course NCYO Rise musicians will get the chance to:
- Develop some of the key techniques needed to be part of an orchestra
- Play a wide range of music alongside more experienced musicians
- Work with inspiring conductors
- Build confidence and skills in a supportive and friendly environment
NCYO Rise rehearsals take place 2–5.30pm from Monday to Thursday throughout the course (this is not a residential course for Rise musicians). The group will get the chance to show off what they have learned by giving a public performance 6.30–7pm before the end-of-course concert on Thursday 2 April.
NCYO Rise is designed for students playing at Grades 1–3 on their instrument, which should be demonstrated via the answers on their application form. No auditions are needed to join NCYO Rise.
NCYO bursaries are means tested and open to students who can demonstrate real financial need.
Bursaries are awarded on a means-tested basis, and any student living in a household with a residual income of less that £60,000 may apply. The residual household income is the total gross taxable income from the household, reducing that by the amount of Private Pension Plans, AVC’s, or other taxable allowances which is then further reduced by £1,130 for each child/student in the household who are financially dependent on the family.
To apply for a bursary for NCYO, simply fill out our application form and tick the relevant box in the finance and fees section.
If you qualify for a NYCO bursary, you can also get 30% off the course fees for one or more siblings who join any of our courses.
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