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Thank you BroadwayWorld and Chloe Rabinowitz for the wonderful feature highlighting this exciting 2021 Summer session. We have been underway for less than a week and are thrilled with the fantastic reception our second foray into a virtual session has had thus far!

"NYO 2021 includes a robust schedule of individual lessons, a remarkable series of marquee masterclasses from top musicians and teachers." We are so excited to be underway and can't wait to share with everybody the highlights of what is sure to be an unforgettable summer session! Link below to read the full article: ... See MoreSee Less

National Youth Orchestra of Canada Presents 2021 Season 'Metamorphosis'

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NYO Canada is introducing a varied, flexible, and innovative online training institute. The exceptional program makes this season a true Metamorphosis, as today’s best young instrumentalists prepare to meet the future.

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NYO IN LA SCENA
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"for the second summer in a row, the venerable institution – alumni of which constitute 40 percent of professional musicians playing in orchestras in Canada – is making the best of the situation by stressing the digital side of cultivating a career.

“Operating a USB microphone, using a video camera, lighting and acoustics,” are some of the subjects mentioned by Kate Eccles, NYO communications director, as components of the 2021 program, which runs from June 12 to Aug. 21. “Learning to be producers of online content as well as players.”

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National Youth Orchestra of Canada: Mindful of the future | my/maSCENA

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For the second summer in a row, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada will do without certain elements that might seem indispensable for an orchestral training program. A tour, for example…

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😲💥🚨This week’s alumni spotlight is on the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, currently home to *five NYO Canada Alum! It’s a small world, and we’re excited to hear how, and where NYO alumni are thriving whatever side of the ocean they’re on! And, if you’re passing through Auckland, New Zealand be sure to stop and check out the @aporchestra to say hi to Andrew, Rob, Bede, *Carl, and James! ⁠

*🎶Carl Wells (NYO 2005) FRENCH HORN, Carl Wells has been 2nd horn in the APO since 2007. A holder of multiple passports, Carl has performed in orchestras in Canada, Mexico, the United States, and all the major orchestras of New Zealand. Carl also has a passion for building the horn community: he regularly runs Horn Hang events in Auckland and is the former host of The Horn Circle The Horn Circle

🎶⁠ James Sommerville (NYO '82, '83, '84 Alumnus, Faculty, and Board Member) FRENCH HORN, GUEST PRINCIPAL, James is Principal Horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The winner of the highest prizes at the Munich, Toulon, and CBC competitions, Mr. Sommerville has pursued a career as a French horn player that has spanned over 35 years and has brought immensely successful appearances with major orchestras throughout North America and Europe.

🎶⁠ Bede Hanley (NYO '94) OBOE, SECTION PRINCIPAL, oboist Bede Hanley joined the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra as Section Principal Oboe in 2013. Previously, Mr. Hanley was Principal Oboe of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in Canada and a member of Spain’s Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia. ⁠

🎶⁠ Andrew Beer, (NYO '98, '99) CONCERTMASTER, has served as Concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra since 2014 and performed as guest Concertmaster with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, The Hallé (Manchester), and the Melbourne, Adelaide, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras.⁠

🎶⁠ Rob Ashworth, (NYO '93, '94) VIOLA, SECTION PRINCIPAL, arrived from Canada to New Zealand shores in 2003 for a one-year adventure, he has found a connection with this country through its music, people and country-side, his animals and family.⁠
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**Edit - This post was originally posted on Sunday June 13th and was deleted and re-uploaded to correct several errors in the original post.** ... See MoreSee Less