Which Instruments are in the ensemble?
All orchestral instruments and percussion
What is the required standard to be in the ensemble?
Strings – Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent)
Wind / brass / percussion – Minimum Grade 5-6 (or equivalent)
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 Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester. The orchestra also enjoys tours and residential trips