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
The YGO extends an invitation for young players of Grade 8 standard to attend the first rehearsal for the orchestra's concert on the 10th of May 2026 and to play through the full programme.
This will be 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 will be coordinated by the York Music Hub.
Please note, that by filling in this form you consent to YGO keeping the information you provide on this form until after the date of the first rehearsal. All information will be safely stored and will be deleted within two months of the rehearsal.
Event details
Date:
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Time:
7:15pm for a 7:30pm start, until 9:45pm.
Place:
In the main hall of Archbishop Holgate's School, Hull Road, York YO10 5ZA.
Music:
Weber - Overture to Der Freischütz
Bruch - Violin Concerto No.1
Verdi - Overture to La forza del destino
Britten - Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from Peter Grimes
Ravel - La Valse
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.
Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit in some sections (wind and brass). Clarinettists will require an A clarinet.
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, so parking shouldn't be a problem.
Please bring your child no earlier than 7:15pm, and please arrive to collect your child by 9:50pm.
Confirmation
Applications must be submitted on or before Friday 27th March.
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 attend this rehearsal will be entitled to a complimentary ticket for the concert on 10th of May 2026.
