Year 13 pupil selected for the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland
We are immensely proud of one of our year 13 musicians, who auditioned for a violin seat with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland in October and
was amongst 226 other applicants between the ages of 16-19. The adjudicator was Professor David Strange who is Head of Strings at the Royal Academy
of Music in London.
was amongst 226 other applicants between the ages of 16-19. The adjudicator was Professor David Strange who is Head of Strings at the Royal Academy
of Music in London.
The pieces she had to perform at her audition were two contrasting pieces of at least Grade 8 standard as well as two orchestral excerpts of a standard
similar to those used by professional orchestras throughout the world. The result of her audition was that she was awarded a position in First
Violins and is now one of only 3 violinists from the Ulster Youth Orchestra to be awarded a place.
similar to those used by professional orchestras throughout the world. The result of her audition was that she was awarded a position in First
Violins and is now one of only 3 violinists from the Ulster Youth Orchestra to be awarded a place.
The National Youth Orchestra has toured throughout Europe and America and this talented violinist will attend residentials in Dublin in preparation
for her concert performances.
for her concert performances.
Congratulations on this amazing achievement!