Inspiring young string players along a journey of musical discovery fuelled by challenging repertoire, excellent tuition and outstanding performance opportunities.
Directed by distinguished violinist Tamaki Higashi, the group rehearse on Sunday afternoons (approximately every 3 weeks) throughout the year, performing an average of 4 concerts per season.
As well as offering specialist string tuition within a wide-ranging repertoire, the group offers opportunities for playing in smaller groups and for solo performance.
What the players say
‘The greatest part of being in EMYSO is when the group comes together to give an amazing performance of a piece that at the first rehearsal, seemed impossible. The biggest thing I will take away with me is the confidence I have gained from being part of a great orchestra that is so welcoming.’
The Details
| Rehearsals | Sundays, 2.00pm – 5.00pm, usually once every three weeks |
| Venue | Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus |
| Age Range | 12-18 years |
| Grade/Level of ability | Members are grade 5 standard and above – auditioned (see below for details) |
| Conductor | Tamaki Higashi |
Contact us by completing the form at the bottom of this page to let us know you are interested, or email/phone the MfE office on admin@music-for-everyone.org tel. 0115 9589312.
We don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact kirstie@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.”
How to audition
If you’re 12-18 years old and play a string instrument we’d love to hear from you and invite you to experience it for yourself. To become a member we would invite you to join a rehearsal for a free taster session. Following this, we would take the opportunity to hear your playing in an audition, and in particular we are looking for players who:
- have a minimum standard of Associated Board Grade 5 or its equivalent
- will be able to attend regularly and will be available to play in all or very nearly all of our concerts (approximately four a year)
- have some sight-reading ability
- are interested in performing a wide-ranging repertoire
- get on well with other people