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 OPEN NOW!

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 - Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April 2027

Course 2 - Friday 2 July and Saturday 3 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.

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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

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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

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  • "My first year with EYO has been absolutely unforgettable. Being able to work with such talented musicians at a high standard has enhanced further my ability to work in orchestras."

    Participant - Symphony Orchestra

  • "EYO gave me an opportunity to have a lot of fun, learn and have more experience playing in orchestras, and it will forever play an important part towards my journey as a musician."

    -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

  • "The choice of programme was absolutely brilliant, and it's difficult to believe the vast majority of players are still at school. The maturity in the Mahler was outstanding, and the playing has had such an effect on me, I am thinking on it each day."

    -Audience member