New Irish Youth Orchestra 2024

9 - 11 February | Ganaway Activity Centre

New Irish Youth Orchestra is back for 2024- a unique weekend for young instrumental players in P7 to U6 to come together to develop their musicianship, make new friends and learn more about God. 

·      Around 60 young musicians

·      Rehearsals and workshops 

·      Games, activities, and new friendships

·      Bible teaching

·      Concert at the end of the weekend

·      Work alongside musicians from the New Irish Orchestra

Who can join?
You need to be

•       currently in P7 to U6

•       able to play a brass, woodwind, strings (including harp) or percussion instrument at Grade 5 standard or higher. It doesn’t matter what exams you have – the standard you play at is the important thing.

•       willing to attend an audition with 2 of our team

•       able to pass a simple sight-reading test

•       willing to play songs for Christian worship. 

Please note that we are focusing on orchestral instruments, so we can’t offer places to other instruments such as guitar or bagpipes.  

Cost?
The weekend will cost £195, and to confirm your booking after a successful audition we will ask for a deposit towards this. If this will be a problem, please email office@newirisharts.com. We have a small bursary fund to allow access to people who have particular financial difficulties, or we can arrange for payments in installments. Don’t let the cost put you off.

We also offer a small discount for those booking in multiple children from the same household.

The price includes:
·      Accommodation and food at the residential

·      Participation in the orchestra concert at the end of the residential

·      Youth Orchestra Polo Shirt

You can also choose to purchase a Youth Orchestra hoodie, for an additional £25.

Contact office@newirisharts.com to audition or to register as a returner.