Our 2027 Programmes

Each year, EYO runs three non-residential programmes for young musicians from across Scotland. All courses will take place at St George’s School, Edinburgh.

APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 24 AUGUST 2027!

EYO Training Orchestra - NEW for 2027

EYO Training Course is a non-auditioned two-day course for primary school aged musicians (P3-P7) working between Grade 1-3 level.

Key Dates:

Course 1 - Friday 9 and Saturday 10 April 2027

Course 2 - Thursday 1 and Friday 2 July 2027

Please note: Please register for one course only. The content of both courses will be the same - young people should select the dates which are preferable for them.

Apply For Training Orchestra - April 2027 - COMING SOON
Apply For Training Orchestra - July 2027 - COMING SOON

EYO Ensembles Course

EYO Ensembles Course is our non-auditioned four-day course for young orchestral musicians aged 9-18 (P5-S6) working between Grade 4-7+ level.

Key Dates:

Ensembles Course: Monday 5 - Thursday 8 April 2027

Concert - Thursday 8 April - Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Apply For Ensembles 2027 - COMING SOON

EYO Symphony Orchestra

EYO Symphony Orchestra is our auditioned 8-day Summer course (with a preparatory rehearsal in March) for advanced instrumentalists age 13-21, working beyond Grade 7 level.

Key Dates:

Applications Open: 24 August 2026

Auditions (in person): Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 (Video option available)

Preparatory Rehearsal Day: Sunday 7 March 2027

Course: Saturday 31 July - Saturday 7 August 2027

Concerts:

Thursday 5 August - Albert Halls, Stirling

Friday 6 and Saturday 7 August - Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh

Apply for the 2027 Symphony Orchestra - COMING SOON

  • “EYO 2025 was the first time I had taken part in an orchestra course like it and you couldn't have been more welcoming and encouraging. It really pushed me and I think I improved more in one week than the last 6 months!”

     – Participant, Symphony Orchestra

  • “EYO is a wonderful opportunity to play in a large symphony orchestra. It was a stepping stone to other youth orchestras which led to me being a founder member of European Union Youth Orchestra and also playing in the International Youth Orchestra. This led into my performing career playing in many orchestras and chamber groups including the Scottish Ensemble and then it naturally progressed into my current career teaching violin.”

    – Diana Catherine, EYO Alumni

  • “There is no doubt in my mind that I would not be who I am today if it weren’t for the EYO I was lucky enough to lead the orchestra for 4 years and have many memories including an amazing Scandinavian tour. However, the strongest memories are of the musicians I worked with – all of whom have inspired me as a player, an educator and now an orchestral coach, director and conductor myself.”

    – Alex Laing, EYO Alumni and Tutor