If you play an orchestral instrument at grade 5 or above, why not apply to join the South Downs Youth Orchestra (SDYO)?

We are an orchestra of 75 young musicians, and we play a wide range of music. It’s a great experience to play in a large orchestra and you will get expert coaching to play well.  Senior members of the orchestra will also get the chance to perform solos or concertos.

Application forms are available from your instrumental teacher, school music teacher, or from the East Sussex Music Service:

East Sussex Music Service
Performing Arts Centre
Mountfield Road
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2XH
Phone: 01273 336770
Email: music.service@eastsussex.gov.uk

We have performed in venues all across East Sussex and beyond, including the Royal Albert Hall and St John’s Smith Square in London.

We play lots of different kind of music, from Beethoven and Mozart to Mission Impossible and Star Wars!

We rehearse term time only at Priory School in Lewes on Friday evenings, from 6 to 8.30pm. Malcolm Warnes is the conductor.