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Edinburgh Youth Orchestra is a Scottish charity dedicated to nurturing musical excellence and widening access to orchestral opportunities for young people across Scotland.

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EYO Symphony Orchestra Concert Tickets On Sale Now!
EYO Symphony Orchestra Concert Tickets On Sale Now!

Join Edinburgh Youth Orchestra’s Symphony Orchestra for an evening of unforgettable music on Friday 7 or Saturday 8 August, 7.30pm at Greyfriars Kirk.

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New Year, New Website
New Year, New Website

We are delighted to have worked alongside Alex Rennie at Designed by Ten to develop EYO’s brand new website. Happy browsing!

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EYO Launches Friends and Patrons Programme
EYO Launches Friends and Patrons Programme

Join EYO's Friends and Patrons Programme and help support young musicians aged 10-12 from across Scotland to access our transformative orchestral courses.

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EYO Ensembles Course 2026: Applications Open!
EYO Ensembles Course 2026: Applications Open!

Join us for four days of music-making from 16–19 April 2026 hosted by George Watson’s College, Edinburgh.

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Join EYO's Symphony Orchestra 2026
Join EYO's Symphony Orchestra 2026

Applications are now open for Edinburgh Youth Orchestra’s 2026 Symphony Orchestra!

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  • “Edinburgh Youth Orchestra provides a youth orchestra experience that is second to none nationally. Their ambitious programming, superb tutor team and visionary management ensure that young people in the city can access opportunities to perform large scale symphonic works that it would otherwise not be possible to perform.”

    – Partner Organisation

  • “I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed doing EYO! It was so much fun, and I loved every bit of it.”

    – Participant, Ensembles Course

  • “I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Easter course. I was in the percussion section, and we had so much fun! The pieces were great, and everyone was so kind and helpful.”

    – Participant, Ensembles Course