Conducted by David Brooker
Supported by Annmarie McDade, Philip Aslangul, Amanda Lakin, Billy Fisher, and Stephen Matthews
Interested in joining?
The orchestra rehearses Mondays 6.00pm – 7.00pm
About this orchestra
Young Musicians Training Orchestra (YMTO) is the first full orchestra for young players of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. The orchestra performs a wide range of repertoire including classical, film and pop music.
Rehearsal dates 2025/26
Autumn Term 2025
September 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th
November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
December 1st
Spring Term 2026
January 12th, 19th, 26th
February 2nd, 9th, 23rd
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Summer Term 2026
April 20th, 27th
May 11th, 18th
June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Concert dates 2025/26
1
Dec
Autumn Concert
23
Mar
Spring Concert
29
Jun
Summer Concert
Sample YMTO Parts
We have provided some sample music below to give an indication of the general standard required to join YMTO.
Our Bands & Orchestras
We have a range of bands and orchestras for all abilities. Check them out below!
Young Musicians String Group (YMSG)
Beginner level (2-3 terms experience) ensemble for violins, violas, cellos and double basses.
Young Musicians Training Orchestra (YMTO)
First full orchestra for young players of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Young Musicians Orchestra (YMO)
The same instrumentation as YMTO but performs a more challenging repertoire.
Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO)
A full symphony orchestra for advanced orchestral instrumentalists.
Sutton Youth Training Band (SYTB)
Beginner level band for woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Sutton Youth Symphonic Band (SYSB)
The same instrumentation as SYTB, but the level of playing is higher with a varied repertoire.
Sutton Youth Wind Orchestra (SYWO)
Our senior concert band for advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players
