eyo is an independent youth orchestra, self-financed, run by and for a membership that's drawn from a wide area of West London. Its 80 players are aged between 13 and 19 years and are drawn from over 25 different secondary schools. The orchestra exists to give young players the experience of rehearsing and performing music to a high standard. Its concert programme of full symphonic pieces, concerti and repertoire for chamber orchestra brings eyo players into contact with a broad range of works and has produced many notable musical highlights. The current music director is Leon Gee.

We are now accepting applications for new members for the 2009/10 season. Auditions will take place on September 12th and further details can be found on the 'how to join' page.

In 2009, eyo celebrates its 50th year and is planning a series of exciting events. It hopes to involve many former members of the orchestra in the celebrations. If you played in eyo and are keen to be a part of this historic event, and have not sign up on our alumni database then please contact Sue Green on 50thchair@eyo.org.uk, or 0208 567 0367 and sign up to our 50th year Facebook group.

If you would like to become a Friend of eyo or are able to help support the orchestra in other ways to secure its future please look at our fundraising leaflet (PDF).

Buy a copy of the 50th Anniversary Programme, read about 50 years of EYO, its conductors, its players, its tours, its highlights