NSGSO Orchestra and NSGSO Concert Band
The Orchestra is now in its 42nd year, and after the success of forming the Concert Band last year it will again be run alongside the Orchestra. So there is a choice of 2 ensembles to apply for. There is slightly different criteria for each – please see below and also our website for specific information.
The NSGSO Course
The NSGSO meets every year for a fantastic week’s course of music and social activities led by professional tutors and conductors and hosted by 6 staff members. The course will be held in Stourbridge from Sunday 30 July to Sunday 6 August 2017. During the week the Concert Band will perform 2 concerts in the community and also their main Saturday lunch time concert. They will also have the opportunity to take part in the two concerts with the Orchestra as guest artistes. For the Orchestra the week will culminate in two evening concerts in Birmingham on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th August with the Concert Band as guest artists. Both the Orchestra and the Concert Band will also play a joint piece together at the Friday and Saturday evening concerts. Alex Peace Gadsby, England Commissioner is already booked to attend the concert on Saturday evening 5th August.
To see for yourself what the NSGSO course involves watch our short promotional film
To apply for the 2016 NSGSO Course and to find out lots more detail go to apply.nsgso.com
The closing date for applications is midnight on Saturday 10th December.
For the Orchestra all applicants must be:
- A Member of the The Scout Association or Girlguiding
- Aged 13-25 by 31 August 2017
- Proficient player of a least one orchestral instrument (Grade 5 or above)
Please note
- String players who are Grade 4 may be accepted under certain circumstances.
- Applicants between the ages of 26-30 will be considered in the event that a section is under-subscribed.
For the Concert Band all applicants must be:
- A Member of the The Scout Association or Girlguiding.
- Aged 12-25 by 31 August 2017
- Proficient player of a least one concert band instrument (Grade 4 or above)
Details of all instruments are on the website at apply.nsgso.com, or read more for further information
Further Information
The cost of the course has been kept the same as last year at £490, payable in four instalments. The course cost includes full board, accommodation, rehearsals and workshops with a professional conductor and sectional tutors, uniform for new members, transportation during the week and social activities. You just need to transport yourself to Stourbridge and after that everything else is paid for. We can pick you up from the station or airport.
For anyone wishing to use this course for their DofE, QSA or QGA residential then this year must be the first time that they have attended.
Please do email NSGSO at jill@nsgso.com with any queries that you have.
The closing date is Saturday 10th December.