Special Offer on NSSO Easter Places!

Don’t miss your incredible opportunity to join our Easter NSSO courses at a MASSIVE 50% discount! We’re making a special push to fill our remaining spots and we need YOU!

Here’s the deal:

Sinfonia (12-18 April): Oboes, Bassoons, Violas, Brass, and Percussion players, your place is waiting! (Residential courses normally £975, now just £450!)*
Academy (14-18 April): Percussion, Woodwind, Cellos, and Basses, step up and shine! (Residential courses normally £700, now just £350!)*

Imagine spending your Easter break immersed in fantastic music, learning from expert tutors, and making lifelong friends.

* Offer only applies to new applications received between Tuesday 25th March and Friday 28th March 2025.

Why join us?

Experience the thrill of playing in a full orchestra.
Develop your skills and musicality.
Have an unforgettable Easter break!

But hurry! This offer is only valid until Friday 28th March and places are limited.

Don’t let this chance slip away. Secure your half-price place now!

APPLY NOW!


About NSSO

Academy: Monday 14th to Friday 18th April 2025

Sinfonia: Saturday 12th to Friday 18th April 2025

Philharmonic: Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th July 2025

The National Schools Symphony Orchestra was born in Suffolk in 1994 and gave its first concert at The Maltings Concert Hall in Snape, home of The Aldeburgh Festival, founded in 1948 by Benjamin Britten. Since February 2016 it has been operated by Malvern College and hosted at Malvern’s beautiful campus in rural Worcestershire. Read more.

Our Courses

Our Academy Orchestra is for musicians of approximately grade 3-5 standard, the Sinfonia Orchestra is for approx grades 5-7 and the Philharmonic Orchestra is for grade 7 upwards. Read more.

Auditions for NSSO 2025 are by video submission. Read more.

 

Shortlisted for Best Classical Music Education Initiative 2020

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This Music and Drama Education Excellence award, sponsored by Classic FM, honours an educational project which has used classical music in an innovative way, shown musical excellence and has had a positive impact on a significant number of participants.

 

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