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 2026/27
Autumn Term 2026
September 14th, 21st, 28th
October 5th, 12th
November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Spring Term 2027
January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
February 1st, 8th, 22nd
March 1st, 8th, 15th
Summer Term 2027
April 26th
May 10th, 17th, 24th
June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
July 5th (SMT Activity Week)
Concert dates 2026/27
30
Nov
Autumn Concert
15
Mar
Spring Concert
19
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
