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 2024/25
Please note that we are implementing a two-week break for Music Academy and Ensembles in October. There will be no lessons or rehearsals between 21st and 28th October 2024.
Autumn Term 2024
September 16th, 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 14th
November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
December 2nd
Spring Term 2025
January 13th, 20th, 27th
February 3rd, 10th, 24th
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Summer Term 2025
April 28th
May 12th, 19th
June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Concert dates 2024/25
2
Dec
Autumn Concert
24
Mar
Spring Concert
30
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
