• Richard Causton's Twenty-Seven Heavens, commissioned by the EUYO, wins the Concert Series & Festival RPS Music Award!

    We are honoured to announce that last night, Richard Causton's Twenty-Seven Heavens, commissioned by the EUYO, won the Concert Series & Festival RPS Music Award as part of the New Music 20x12 project.

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  • Europe Day Concerts

    The European Union Youth Orchestra and the European Opera Centre will celebrate Europe Day with a special concert at St John's, Smith Square, London on Thursday 9th May and at the futuristic Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik on the 11th May. Read more

  • EUYO IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS OF THE AUDITIONS FOR THE 2013/2014 ORCHESTRA!

    Please click here to see the lists of musicians and reserve musicians selected for the 2013/2014 EUYO, musicians selected for the 2013 EUYO Leverhulme Summer School, and musicians from the final round auditions to be encouraged.

    We send congratulations to the selected musicians, and our thanks to all who auditioned and all who work on EUYO's behalf across 28 countries to ensure the success and smooth running of the audition process!

  • EUYO to launch new pan-European cultural honour, the 'Great Europeans Award', in Warsaw, 10th April

    The EUYO is proud to announce the launch of a new pan-European cultural honour, the 'Great Europeans' award, on the occasion of its forthcoming performance in Warsaw on Wednesday 10th April 2013.

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  • NH Hoteles to be EUYO's Spring Tour 2013 Official Hotel Partner

    The European Union Youth Orchestra is delighted to announce NH Hoteles as the Official Hotel Partner for the EUYO's Spring Tour 2013 to Switzerland, Italy, Poland and Spain. The 120 musicians of the EUYO will stay in NH Hoteles properties across Italy and Spain, as they undertake 14 symphony concerts in some of Europe's most iconic cultural spaces under the baton of Maestro Vladimir Ashkenazy.

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  • Communications and Marketing Intern Opportunity with the EUYO

    The European Union Youth Orchestra is seeking a Communications & Marketing Intern to join its friendly and dynamic team, for a six-month period starting 1 May, to assist the Development and Marketing Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to build on his or her existing skills within a multi-cultural Arts organisation, with a view to pursuing a career in Arts administration.

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  • Leverhulme Trust continues support of EUYO Summer School

    The European Union Youth Orchestra is delighted to announce the continued support of the Leverhulme Trust for the EUYO’s Summer School, under the Leverhulme Arts Scholarships programme. The grant of £64,000 will enable the EUYO to invite up to ten promising young musicians from across the European Union to join the orchestra’s summer residencies and to learn from the EUYO’s world-class conductors, soloists and tutors.
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  • EUYO appoints Marshall Marcus as new CEO

    The European Union Youth Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of Marshall Marcus as its new Chief Executive Officer. Marshall Marcus will take up the newly created position in January 2013 to build upon the orchestra's 35-year legacy as one of the world's leading pre-professional orchestras, develop a compelling and dynamic plan for a vibrant artistic future and ensure that it continues to fulfil its mission to offer exceptional musical and educational experiences for young musicians throughout the European Union.

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  • Raise money for the EUYO while you do your Christmas shopping online

    Did you know that in the UK, most people spend around £600 online at Christmas time? If you shop online, you can raise money for the European Union Youth Orchestra at no extra cost to you. We have registered with www.givingabit.com who have partnered with over 1,200 shops that will pay us a donation every time a purchase is made.

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  • APPLY FOR AN AUDITION TO JOIN THE 2013/2014 EUYO!

    Applications are now open for candidates to audition for the 2013/2014 orchestra.

    Auditions are held in all member states of the European Union - please click here for application deadlines, final round audition dates and details of how to apply in each country.