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Regional Orchestra Summer Concerts 2011
June heralded the start of our Regional Orchestra Summer Concert season 2011, with four fabulous concerts performed by our four fabulous Regional Orchestras.
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Main Orchestra, Spring Concert 2011
Over 300 performers raised the roof at Colston Hall, Bristol with a stunning performance of Carmina Burana. This collaborative concert – between Bristol Choral Society, National Children's Choir and our very own Main Orchestra – marked the end of Main Orchestra's spring course: nine days of hard work and commitment from a very talented group of young musicians.
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Under 13 Orchestra, Spring Course 2011
Once our young musicians reach Under 13 Orchestra they are ready for a residential course in the spring as well as in the summer. Here are this year's Orchestra getting into the swing of things at Port Regis school, ready for their first public concert at Brighton Dome.
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Main Orchestra, Spring Course 2011
116 talented youngsters descended on Port Regis school in April for nine days of music and fun. Main Orchestra were busy rehearsing for a collaborative concert at Colston Hall, Bristol.
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Leverhulme Scholarship Presentations 2011
We are very grateful to the Leverhulme Trust, which generously supports the NCO by awarding scholarships to children based on outstanding performance at audition. Following auditions last October, 20 of our most talented members were selected to receive scholarships. The prizes were awarded in a special presentation ceremony at the Royal College of Music. The event was a great start to the NCO 2011 year, and we look forward to working with our scholars and the other 473 members of NCO Orchestras in the coming months.
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Winter Concerts 2010
Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall was packed out as our Under 13 and Main Orchestras took to the stage on 5 December 2010.
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Under 13 Orchestra, Summer Course 2010
Back at Wellington College for a third week of summer courses, this time with our Under 13 Orchestra. Under 13s perform in public at the end of their courses and took the Town Hall, Birmingham by storm on 14 August. Last chance to catch them this year will be on 5 December at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London.
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Under 11 Orchestra, Summer Course 2010
Our Under 11 Orchestra is our youngest full symphony orchestra. Here they are at their Summer Course at Wellington College.
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Training Orchestra, Summer Course 2010
Meet the youngest generation of the NCO, some of whom are just seven years old. The 2010 Training Orchestra course took place at Wellington College.
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Leverhulme Scholarship Presentations 2010
20 of our most talented members were awarded their Leverhulme scholarship at the Royal College of Music. A fabulous day, with some sparkling performances showing great promise for the year ahead. The Leverhulme Trust generously supports the NCO by awarding scholarships to children based on outstanding performance at audition.
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Main Orchestra, Easter Course 2010
Music and merriment with Main Orchestra at Port Regis School. 117 talented young musicians took part in a 9-day residential course, developing their musicianship and forming new friendships.
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The NCO Experience
Established in 1978, the NCO has gone from strength to strength. Here are a few highlights to show what makes the NCO experience so special.
