Full List of Ensembles 2025-26

Bolton Youth Orchestra

Bolton Youth Orchestra – Friday 6:30 – 8:30

Musical Director: Stuart Hazelton, stuart.hazelton@bolton.gov.uk
Support: Aileen Williams, Robbie Gardiner

Which Instruments are in the ensemble?
All orchestral instruments and percussion

What is the required standard to be in the ensemble?
Grade 5+

Which instruments are needed at the moment?
Brass, cello, viola and double bass

Examples of repertoire played / genre of music
We perform a wide variety of musical genres including film, classical, contemporary and seasonal music

What is the concert dress?
All black

Recent highlights of Bolton Youth Orchestra:
The orchestra regularly perform in Bolton and have recently performed at the CBSO and Symphony Hall in Birmingham and HallĂ© St Peter’s in Manchester. The orchestra also enjoys tours and residential trips