EYO Training Orchestra
Applications for the 2027 Training Orchestra Courses are now open!
Course Details
New for 2027, the EYO Training Orchestra Course is a two-day non-auditioned, non-residential course for primary school aged instrumentalists in P3-P7.
Course venue: St George’s School, Edinburgh
Dates:
Course 1 - Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April 2027, 11am-4pm each day
Course 2 - Friday 2 and Saturday 3 July 2027, 11am-4pm each day
Choose your dates - the content of both courses will be the same!
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from young musicians who:
are in Primary 3 - Primary 7 (recommended P4-7 for wind and brass)
play an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwind, brass or percussion)
percussionists will be introduced to orchestral instruments during the course so this programme is open to those currently learning drum kit
are working between Grade 1 and Grade 3 standard (formal exams are not required)
If you are a pianist interested in learning percussion, please contact us.
What to Expect
Come together with other young musicians and experience two days of ensemble playing! You can expect to:
play in a wind band or string orchestra
learn from supportive professional tutors
discover the excitement of ensemble playing
And finish with a celebratory sharing concert for family and friends.
Course Fees and Financial Support
Course fee: £120
A non-refundable deposit of £40 will be required to confirm your place
The balance of £80 should be paid no later than end February (April course) or end of May (July course).
For bursaries and sibling discounts, please read on.
Sibling Discount and Financial Support
In families with multiple applicants, the second and subsequent participants will pay a reduced fee of £100 per person (deposit £40, balance £60)
EYO is committed to ensuring that its courses are accessible to all, and financial assistance up to 100% is available to applicants after a place is offered.
Application Deadlines
April Course 1: 31 January 2027
July Course 2: 01 May 2027
Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Should any instrument become over-subscribed, a waiting list will be in operation, and you will be notified when a space becomes available.
Reminder: please only sign up for one course either April 2027 or July 2027!
