Thames Vale Youth Orchestra is a well established, self-financing orchestra for talented and committed young musicians from 12-18 years old, who are of approximately Grade 6 standard and above. It is based in Abingdon and integrates pupils from many local schools, including John Mason School, Abingdon School, Larkmead School, The School of St Helen and St Katharine, The Cherwell School, Magdalen College School, St. Edward's School. Oxford High School, Wychwood School, King Alfred's Academy, Radley College, Bartholomew School (Eynsham), and Abingdon Preparatory School. Currently we have over 40 members (click here to see our list of current players). Past members have also come from Headington School, Cheney School, Our Lady's, The Downs School, St Hugh's School and The European School.
We are always delighted to welcome new members from any school in the local area, or indeed to welcome those who are home educated - joining an orchestra like TVYO is a great way to make new friends.
A past TVYO member has recently emailed us to say this: "I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful experience I had at TVYO - it was a huge inspiration for me to pursue a career in music. Although I was only there for two years, I had a tremendous amount of support and guidance from you and fellow members in both performance and academia. The repertoire was exciting and, during my time at Headington, Monday evenings were always the two hours we most looked forward to in the week. Ultimately, I chose to take a music degree over a law degree as music was what I truly enjoyed, and it was the best decision I have ever made. I hope TVYO continues to inspire more young people to enjoy music and I hope to see you again soon."
The orchestra offers opportunities for players to work together in an enjoyable atmosphere, studying and performing challenging and exciting orchestral repertoire at the highest possible standard.
Recent members have played in the National Children's Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra.
The orchestra performs two concerts a year (December and April/May), playing a wide repertoire, including concertos and symphonies.
We are privileged to have Michael Stinton as our conductor and Musical Director.
The concert at the end of the 2015/16 season was on WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL, 2016 in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.
*****Click here to see a slide-show of our concert at the end of last season.*****
The programme for our December 2016 concert will include:
Mendelssohn 'Fingal's Cave'; Beethoven Coriolan Overture; Beethoven, Symphony No 3, 'Eroica'.
We are always delighted to welcome new members from any school in the local area, or indeed to welcome those who are home educated - joining an orchestra like TVYO is a great way to make new friends.
A past TVYO member has recently emailed us to say this: "I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful experience I had at TVYO - it was a huge inspiration for me to pursue a career in music. Although I was only there for two years, I had a tremendous amount of support and guidance from you and fellow members in both performance and academia. The repertoire was exciting and, during my time at Headington, Monday evenings were always the two hours we most looked forward to in the week. Ultimately, I chose to take a music degree over a law degree as music was what I truly enjoyed, and it was the best decision I have ever made. I hope TVYO continues to inspire more young people to enjoy music and I hope to see you again soon."
The orchestra offers opportunities for players to work together in an enjoyable atmosphere, studying and performing challenging and exciting orchestral repertoire at the highest possible standard.
Recent members have played in the National Children's Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra.
The orchestra performs two concerts a year (December and April/May), playing a wide repertoire, including concertos and symphonies.
We are privileged to have Michael Stinton as our conductor and Musical Director.
The concert at the end of the 2015/16 season was on WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL, 2016 in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.
*****Click here to see a slide-show of our concert at the end of last season.*****
The programme for our December 2016 concert will include:
Mendelssohn 'Fingal's Cave'; Beethoven Coriolan Overture; Beethoven, Symphony No 3, 'Eroica'.
