Sinfonietta.

Age: 7 – 10

NYSO Sinfonietta welcomes talented 7 – 9 year-old string players to its 3-day residencies at Easter and summer, providing a foundation for string ensemble playing with a focus on chamber music, general musicianship and the Kodaly and Dalcroze methods.

We acknowledge that many younger players do not do grades, but a solid basis in string playing will be an advantage and grades 2 – 5 or equivalent should be regarded purely as guidance for the levels of ability the Sinfonietta is looking for, rather than as strict requirements.

Residency dates 2025:

Spring: 15 – 17 April 2025: Stamford School, Oswald Elliott Hall, East Street, Stamford, PE9 1QF

Summer: 20 – 22nd August: Stamford School, Oswald Elliott Hall, East Street, Stamford, PE9 1QF

Applications for 2025 are OPEN!

The deadline for applying for NYSO 2025 is 31 October 2024.

Find out more about the Sinfonietta team here.

An essential experience.

NYSO Sinfonietta residencies help create a foundation for string ensemble playing with a focus on chamber music, general musicianship and the Kodaly and Dalcroze methods.

“I really really enjoyed doing Dalcroze, and I loved the art outside. I loved the tune we were doing as well. I liked how we learnt the separate parts and it all fitted together in the end – we didn’t really know what was going to happen until it happened and that made it better, because I liked having things like foot rhythms and playing and it all flowed into the same thing. There was always something fun to do.” Peggy

Fees.

2025 – Spring residency – £395

2025 – Summer residency – £395

Audition Information & Requirements.

See the Auditions page for full details (under ‘Apply now’ in main menu).

Bursaries.

NYSO’s bursary scheme exists for students from families who would find it difficult to meet the costs involved in attending NYSO residencies.

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