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 @NickyBenedetti: This week we're recapping vibrato and how to apply exercises to repertoire. With all exercises, in the end, use your ea…

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

T: 01684 581640 // 01684 581616

Latest News

Concert tickets on sale! May 9, 2019

Tickets for our 25th Anniversary Concert at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham are now on sale! All three of our orchestras and the NSSO Chorus will perform at one of the world’s best concert halls on Sunday 21st July 2019. For timings and ticket sales please click here.

NSSO harpists invited to join the Claire Jones Concert Ensemble March 26, 2019

NSSO harpists, Bethan Cole and Katie Williams have been personally invited to join the Claire Jones Concert Ensemble. The internationally renowned and former Royal Harpist, Claire Jones along with her husband Chris started the Claire Jones Harp School in Cardigan, and more recently formed the Claire Jones Concert Ensemble. Bethan and Katie joined a group […]

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 […]