Applications for auditions will close on Friday 20th September.
Applications for audition for the 2024-2025 season are now open!
The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland endeavours to bring together the most talented musicians aged between 12 and 20 from all corners of Ireland for residential courses and concerts, recordings, workshops and events. Annual auditions ensure the young players are selected purely on the basis of musical ability.
The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland endeavours to bring together the most talented young musicians between the ages of 12 and 20 across the island of Ireland for residential courses and concerts, recordings, workshops and events. Annual auditions ensure the young players are selected purely on the basis of musical ability.
Please find below audition dates and locations.
For more information on the audition process please visit the NYOI Audition Guide.
If you have any questions you can contact us at info@nyoi.ie.
Dates
Auditions for NYOI will take place on:
- Friday 11th October 2024: Omagh
- Saturday 12th October 2024: Dublin
- Sunday 13th October 2024: Dublin
- Friday 18th October 2024: Cork
- Saturday 19th October 2024: Cork
- Sunday 20th October 2024: Galway
NYOI will also host audition training workshops on:
- Saturday 28th September 2024: Cork
- Sunday 29th September 2024: Dublin.
Venues
Dublin Auditions
Location: Templeogue College | Templeville Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6W
Directions
Cork Auditions
Location: MTU Cork School of Music | Union Quay, Ballintemple, Cork
Directions
Galway Auditions
Location: Galway Technical Institute | Father Griffin Road, The Claddagh, Galway H91 KA49
Directions
Omagh Auditions
Details on the location of the Omagh auditions will be shared early in September.
Audition Repertoire
- Violin excerpts
- Viola excerpts
- Cello excerpts
- Harp excerpts
- Double Bass excerpts
- Flute excerpts
- Oboe excerpts
- Clarinet excerpts
- Bassoon excerpts
- French Horn excerpts
- Trumpet excerpts
- Trombone excerpts
- Tuba excerpts
- Percussion excerpts
For Leadership Auditions:
Fees
The core annual NYOI programme consists of two residential courses and tours: Winter and Summer. The annual registration fee to participate in both residencies is €900, divisible into instalments.
The fee amount goes towards covering accommodation and catering during the courses – participation in the orchestra, training programmes and performances is free.
Bursaries and financial support are available.
Note on fees for over 18s
Participants over the age of 18 may decide to make alternative accommodation arrangements over the course of the residencies. If this is the case, please contact us regarding the waiving of the registration fee.
