Student Player Applications
As part of its charitable outreach work, the orchestra offers the chance for young players to attend the first rehearsal for upcoming concerts and to play through the full programme.
This is a great opportunity to experience playing in a large orchestra, with the orchestra's inspirational conductor Simon Wright.
The musicians in each section will be very welcoming and helpful, and you won't be expected to play every note!
Invitation to play
Applications are invited for young players of Grade 8 standard to attend the first rehearsal for the upcoming concert on 8th February 2026, and play through the full programme.
This is a great opportunity to experience playing in a large orchestra with the orchestra's conductor Simon Wright and gain an understanding of the rehearsal process and the discipline required.
The invitations are coordinated by the York Music Hub. Revisit this page nearer the time for more details on how to apply.
Event details
Date:
Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Time:
7:15pm for a 7:30pm start, until 10:00pm.
Place:
To be confirmed, but likely to be Archbishop Holgate's School, Hull Road, York YO10 5ZA.
Music:
Mozart - Overture to The Impresario
Weber - Clarinet Concerto No.2
Mahler - Symphony No.5
Attendance
If you would like to attend this rehearsal, please apply by filling in an application form. Please note, if you are under 16, this form should be completed by your parent / carer. Applications should be made on or before Friday 2nd January 2026.
Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit in some sections (wind and brass). We will try to rotate places to give everyone who applies a chance to attend the first rehearsal in the course of our concert season. Clarinettists will require a clarinet in A. Please bring a music stand.
Students who are under 16 will need to be brought to the rehearsal and collected again by an adult. There is a large car park at the school. Please bring your child no earlier than 7:15pm, and please arrive to collect them by 9:50pm.
Confirmation
We will confirm by email that a place has been allocated. The orchestra reserve the right to select those players to whom a place will be offered. No correspondence will be entered into in respect of the allocation process.
Players who have attended this rehearsal will be entitled to a complimentary ticket for the concert on 8th February 2026.
Please note that, by filling in the application form, consent is given for YGO to keep the information provided for the purpose of communicating with applicants about our rehearsals and concerts. All information will be safely stored and will be deleted after three months from the date of the first rehearsal for which the applicvation is being made.
