| National Youth Orchestra | |
|---|---|
| Youth orchestra | |
 | |
| Short name | NYO |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Location | London |
| Website | www |
The National Youth Orchestra (NYO), formerly the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, is the national youth orchestra of the United Kingdom, consisting of 164 members of ages 13 to 19 years.[1] Auditions take place in the autumn each year at various locations in the country. The minimum standard needed to audition is ABRSM / Trinity Guildhall / London College of Music Grade 8 Distinction, though it is not necessary to have taken any examinations. In 2011, the orchestra was shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society's Best Ensemble Award. In 2012, the NYO received the Queen's Medal for Music. In 2015 the NYO received the Royal Philharmonic Society's Ensemble award, which recognized particularly the launch of NYO Inspire as well as their other work.
- ^ author, Site. "About Us – NYO". nyo.org.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)