Welcome to the
National Schools Symphony Orchestra

Celebrating 25 years of music making

14th – 21st July 2019

For the past 25 years, the National Schools Symphony Orchestra has provided intensive, high-quality orchestral experience for young players aged 9-19. Each course provides a stimulating and rewarding mix of individual coaching by expert tutors, playing in small ensembles, sectional and full rehearsals, and a final concert at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

The annual courses of the National Schools Symphony Orchestra are held at Malvern College, where the outstanding facilities, along with its beautiful surroundings in the heart of Elgar country, have added greatly to the enjoyment of all course members – children and staff alike.

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RT @JessGillamSax: My letter to The Guardian today - to read follow the link below. We must give every child the opportunity to experience…

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RT @RoyalAcadMusic: Happy Opera Day! Here are a few of our favourites from recent Royal Academy Opera performances (©Bob Workman) 😊🎶 Don't…

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We're delighted to announce @emimcdade will perform with NSSO Sinfonia at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham… https://t.co/TlEbyF96PA

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RT @youthESO: Beginners Orchestra Course - 21/22 Feb, 10am-4pm each day. @DownsMalvern Suitable for pre-grade 1 to 3. No auditions. More in…

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Congratulations to Karen Humphreys (Head of Junior @RNCMvoice) on being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Ho… https://t.co/QbDeAr1C05

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#FlashbackFriday to last year's @wowfestwells where our brilliant players gave the opening performance in Wells Cat… https://t.co/yFZ2H4KiIx

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RT @BeaudesertMusic: Looking forward to welcoming the @malverncollege Jazz Band to @beaudesertpark on Friday, for our joint concert! #jazz…

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RT @KateSlater2: @stephanie_dyer @NSSO_UK Josiah loves attending @NSSO_UK See you in the summer #trombone

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RT @stephanie_dyer: Delighted to be coaching once again this year for @NSSO_UK in July! Calling all passionate #trombone #tuba players unde…

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Don't miss the chance to join us on Sunday 27th January for a day of coaching and music-making with our brilliant t… https://t.co/iv8exHPBPO

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RT @BeaudesertMusic: Still time to get your tickets to hear @BenCipolla at Beaudesert Park on Friday 11th January #livemusic #nailsworth #s…

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Happy New Year! Don't miss the opportunity to join us for what will be one of our most exciting seasons yet.… https://t.co/YfFoqNkeEE

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RT @TheStradMag: While interviewing @ShekuKM for the cover feature of our March issue, we asked the British star for his top practice tips…

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RT @mphburgess: Incredible performance tonight - such a privilege to have @RWallfisch for the inaugural concert #yorkyouthorchestra #elgar…

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RT @GiggArts: We’re rapidly coming to the end of term which can only mean one thing: An Evening of Christmas Words & Music is just around t…

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RT @annalapwood: A really interesting day hearing different viewpoints and exchanging ideas about the future of Choral music, but a relief…

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Experience NSSO! Join us on Sunday 27th January 2019 for our Taster Day at @malverncollege The ideal way to find… https://t.co/nEWUArGJi4

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RT @malverncollege: “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going d…

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RT @TpmScott: Thanks to @SkyNews @skysarahjane @jacobsebdiamond for having me on #Sunrise earlier to discuss the important @WeAreTheMU repo…

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RT @JessGillamSax: Happy National Saxophone Day! 🎷 thank you Adolphe Sax for making such an incredible instrument 🎷 #NationalSaxophoneDay h…

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RT @CSAChoir: BBC News - BBC Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year 2018 winners revealed https://t.co/RszpsCeovp

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RT @youthESO: Still looking for a BASSOONIST for a wind 5tet! Gr.7+. One day chamber music day in Worcester on Wed 31 Oct, 9am-5.30pm @ESMW…

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RT @youthESO: VIOLA/CELLO/DOUBLE BASS needed (a few more violins would be welcome too!). String Orchestra Workshop led by the @EnglishSymph…

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We're delighted to announce our 25th anniversary concert will take place on Sunday 21st July at the Symphony Hall B… https://t.co/YJHfnCDPNC

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RT @youthESO: Advanced (grade 7+) woodwind/brass chamber day on Wed 31st Oct in Worcester. We need a few more players to complete groups -…

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To celebrate our 25th anniversary we are establishing The NSSO Chorus! Offering enthusiastic choral singers (aged… https://t.co/FOsiJJ6f8D

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NSSO, Malvern College, College Road, Malvern, WR14 3DF

T: 01684 581640 // 01684 581616

Latest News

NSSO Sinfonia will join with exciting singer-songwriter Emi McDade February 7, 2019

On 21st July 2019 at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, NSSO Sinfonia will join with the exciting young singer-songwriter Emi McDade to perform Never Forget, written by NSSO Patron Patrick Doyle, who wrote scores for Harry Potter, Thor and Disney’s Brave. The song provides the haunting closing moments of Kenneth Branaugh’s film of Murder on the Orient Express and was originally […]

Steve Bingham joins the NSSO team September 27, 2018

We’re delighted to announce Steve Bingham is joining us as Conductor and Head of Strings for Young NSSO. Steve has worked with a variety of youth orchestras and is currently principal conductor for Ely Sinfonia, Ad Hoc Sinfonia and the City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra. Welcome, Steve!

Daniel Lauro September 6, 2018

We’re delighted to hear Daniel Lauro (alumnus) has recently been accepted into the London Philharmonic Orchestra Junior Artist Scheme.  Daniel assisted us this year, organising the percussion team and played in both Wells and Malvern concerts. Congratulations Daniel, we wish you a bright and successful musical future.