Would you like to join the NCO team as our Business Administrator? There's still time to apply to join our warm and friendly team. Find out more and how to apply on our website: nco.org.uk/contact/work-w…

There's still time to audition for NCO 2025! We're looking for a selection of instrumentalists in specific age groups/living in certain locations to join or National or Projects orchestras. Check out all the details here: nco.org.uk/join-in/auditi… Deadline: 9am, Fri 11th Oct 2024

Shape the next generation of musicians. NCO Horizons Student Placements is your chance to gain experience in orchestral tutoring and mentoring. Applications are open now, so be sure to apply by Monday 11th November at midday. Find out more details here: nco.org.uk/contact/work-w…

NCO is seeking 3 Trustees, including a Treasurer. We welcome skills in Safeguarding, Finance, Marketing, and Fundraising. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and the Bristol/South West area are encouraged. Deadline: 9am, Monday 28th October 2024. nco.org.uk/contact/work-w…

The deadline for applications to be a trustee for NCO is Monday at 9am! Please spread the word.

It's that exciting time when we begin to welcome #youngmusicians to NCO for another year of making music. A heartfelt thank you to all who auditioned & the families & teachers supporting them. And to the efforts of our brilliant adjudicators & moderators who have loved listening!

Happy Halloween from all of us at NCO! We love the creativity and excitement that comes with this time of year. Whether you’re dressing up in a spooky costume or playing a haunting melody on your instrument, we hope your #Halloween is full of fun.🎃✨

Students can still apply for our #NCOHorizons Placements - deadline Mon 11 Nov at midday. Watch our reel on Instagram to hear from 2024 placement students! #ncomusicmatters #youngmusicians instagram.com/reel/DB9W60AA6…

A huge round of applause for our Main Orchestra as they take their final bows at Woolwich Works! Congratulations to every young musician on stage - we’re so proud of you all and can’t wait to see what you do next! ✨🌟 #ncomusicmatters #youngmusicians

🎉Congratulations to our 10 talented musicians who have secured places in the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain! ⁦NCO-GB⁩ 🎶

Fresh new photos from Winter Weekend 2024! ❄️🎶 Two weeks ago, our Main Orchestra performed Pictures at an Exhibition & Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 at Woolwich Works, led by conductor Andy Morley. Relive the magic with us!💙 📸Chris Payne #NCOMusicMatters

Congratulations to Rachel, in Year 8, for successfully auditioned for the National Youth Choir, where she will proudly take up her place in 2025. She has also gained a place in NCO-GB Projects North and has been invited to audition for the National Schools Symphony Orchestra on cello.

#ThereIsNoPlaceLikeNCO Thank you for everything! #MakingMusicTogether #homeiswheretheheartis National Children's Orchestras of Great Britain NCO-GB

We are delighted to welcome Alison Mears, Roger Tomlinson and Stuart Burns to NCO’s board of trustees. They bring a breadth of experience to our board, including from across music education, classical music and arts marketing. More nco.org.uk/contact/truste…

After 8 impactful years with NCO, much-loved Catherine Arlidge will be moving on to new adventures CBSO Cath has NCO’s heartfelt congratulations - we will miss her very much. For the full update, visit our website nco.org.uk/news/2024-12-1… #NCOMusicMatters #youthorchestra

Tamsin Oldham, Lauren Harvey, Sarah Freeman & Sophie Lewis are representing NCO The Glasshouse International Centre for Music for ABO 2025 conference this week. If you see them do come and say hello! #AnOrchestraInEverySchool #MusicThatMovesYou #ABO2025 #NCOMusicMatters

NCO are recruiting a new Development Manager to support NCO's fundraising strategy, particularly Trusts and Foundations. If you've got experience in this area, we'd love to hear from you! Find out more here: nco.org.uk/contact/work-w… Applications close Tues 6th May, 9am.

It's been a whole year of our #ThisIsNotARehearsal campaign and we have learnt so much along the way! 🌎 Check out our website for a range of resources, news, research, and more to support your own sustainability journey 🌱 🔗Take a look: buff.ly/oHSm8si

Meet friends, make music, have fun! 🎶 We’re inviting #youngmusicians aged 8–13 who play an orchestral instrument to audition for a place in one of our fun, creative and welcoming orchestras in 2026. 🗓Deadline: 9am, Thu 31st July 2025 nco.org.uk/join-in/auditi…