The Essex Youth Orchestra (EYO) is for the more accomplished musician. You will need to be aged 16 upwards and have achieved grade 8 on an orchestra instrument. Entry into the EYO is by audition. The EYO has a busy schedule throughout the year with a residential course during the Easter and Christmas school holidays, as well as a main summer tour. The EYO also plays many local concerts throughout the year. Musicians in the EYO are expected to work hard but the emphasis is also on fun and young musicians will make friendships that will last well beyond your orchestral membership. 

 

Robin Browning is the Musical Director of the EYO. Robin gained his Master of Music Degree in 1994 and was invited to take up an Italian Government Scholarship to the Accademia Musicale, Siena studying with both Myung-Whun Chung and the great Russian pedagogue, Ilya Musin. Since making his debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London in 1997, Robin has conducted and worked with some of the best professional and amateur orchestras around the world.

 

If you are interested in applying to join the Essex Youth Orchestra please complete and submit an application form.