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Boys playing percussion instruments

"An organisation that should be treasured nationwide"Peter Stark

photo of the strings section of the orchestra

"The NCO is brimming with talent"Sir Simon Rattle CBE

Photo of girls playing flutes

"Genuinely moving ★★★★"The Guardian

Welcome to the National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain

The NCO is Great Britain’s premier symphony orchestra for children. We offer children a life-changing experience with training from top professional musicians.

Our performances are renowned for their intensity, vivacity and commitment, but above all their professionalism.

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RSS NCO Auditions

Roll up, roll up! Auditions now open

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting…

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Photos

Leverhulme Scholarship Presentations 2010

Leverhulme Scholarship Presentations 2010

20 of our most talented members were awarded their Leverhulme…

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Video

NCO: Pizzicato Polka, Strauss

NCO: Pizzicato Polka, Strauss

The Training Orchestra performs Strauss' Pizzicato Polka…

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Youth Music

The National Children's Orchestra is a registered charity no 803026. Company registered in England no 2471385.

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01934 418855

National Children's Orchestra
of Great Britain

57 Buckingham Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 9BG

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