Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Key Information 

Ages: 12-21 years  
Standard: Playing at a level equivalent to or greater than Grade 7 
Instrumentation: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, piano, harp 

Rehearsals 
Liverpool Philharmonic at The Friary, Everton 
Sundays during term time, 10am-1.30pm 

Audition required 

For 75 years, the iconic Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra has been home to the brightest young orchestral musicians from Liverpool and the North West, providing opportunities that no one else in the region can offer.  

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra has helped its members achieve greatness. Some go on to perform in prestigious ensembles (including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra) and some – Sir Simon Rattle – even go on to be among the most acclaimed and respected conductors in the world. 

With principal conductor Robert Guy on the podium, you’ll head off on international tours, perform at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, and work with exceptional guest conductors including Andrew Manze, Sir Simon Rattle, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s Chief Conductor, Domingo Hindoyan. You’ll be mentored by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra musicians and join them on stage in special side-by-side concerts. You’ll also perform with world-class soloists – previously we’ve welcomed trumpeter Pacho Flores, violinist Elena Urioste and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason.  

Youth Orchestra will support your development on and off the stage. You’ll connect with partner organisations such as the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, become a musical mentor by working with younger musicians in the Youth Academy Orchestra, and take part in vital performance health and wellbeing workshops.  

If you’re an advanced young orchestral instrumentalist who’s passionate about performing, ready to tackle challenging repertoire and aspiring to take your playing to the next level, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is the place for you.