Our Programmes

Each year, EYO runs two non-residential programmes for young musicians from across Scotland. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

EYO Ensembles Course

EYO Ensembles Course is our non-auditioned four-day course for young orchestral musicians aged 10-16 (P5-S4) working between Grade 3-7 level.

Apply For Ensembles 2026

EYO Symphony Orchestra

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

Apply for The 2026 Symphony Orchestra

  • “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