'An outstanding Music Service'
(FMS 2011)
(FMS 2011)
Brighton Youth Orchestra
Venue: New Asa Briggs Hall, Checkland Building, Falmer Campus, University of Brighton
Day/Time: Fridays 5.45-8.45pm Regular Dates/Rehearsals
Conductor: Andy Sherwood
Tutor: Adam Bushell, Emma Collins, Sarah Leeves
BYO is the flagship youth orchestra acting as “Young Persons Ambassadors” for the City of Brighton & Hove. The orchestra performs major symphonic repertoire, some of which has been premiered by the orchestra such as Sir John Tavener's 'Exstasis' and takes part in exciting collaborations with choirs, dance, drama groups and even graffiti artists.
Brighton Youth Orchestra was founded in the late 1940’s and became the first youth orchestra in Great Britain to be directly supported by the local council. For many years the orchestra has been based at the University of Brighton with whom we are proud to maintain strong links.
In recent years BYO has performed with Micola Benedetti, Evelyn Glennie, John Tomlinson, Richard Durrant and Joanna McGregor. Concerts in recent years have ranged from the Dome in Brighton & Hove to Hong Kong and Berlin. The basic requirement is Grade 7 but some sections will need a higher standard.
The Argus - "They know they are good at what they do and displayed it superbly.”
Times Education Supplement - “must rank as one of the finest performances ever given in the 27 years of the Music for Youth School Proms."
South China Morning News - "… Britain’s Brighton Youth Orchestra rehearse their full repertoire to wow the public"
L’Alsace "One often says such and such a concert was remarkable ….the word is not strong enough (for the performance of these young musicians). ..."
