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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Still not over it! Relive NOYO and BBC National Orchestra of Wales at the proms with these wonderful pictures. 📸 Love the photos? Now listen to our performance. We start at 1 hour 27 minutes ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #ThisIsOurOrchestra #InclusiveMusic #BBCProms #Disability

NOYO and BBC NOW string players perform at the BBC Proms.

A NOYO Clarion player laughs with a Music Leader on stage at the BBC Proms.

Clarion soloist Alessandro Vazzana performs on stage at the BBC Proms.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Have you tried using your Clarion with effects pedals? Gareth Churchill has been experimenting with playing his through a delay and reverb effects unit. Download and start experimenting with the Clarion today for free on the App and Microsoft Store! #Disability #Accessibility #InclusiveMusic

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

If you missed our concerts this summer, don't worry! You can now listen to NOYO and BBC NOW performing at the Proms at Bristol Beacon on BBC Sounds ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Skip ahead to 1:27 for our performance. 🙌 A huge thank you to all our Music Leaders, partners, and funders! #BBCProms

A photo of NOYO and BBC NOW performing on stage. Text reads "Listen to NOYO and BBC NOW at the Proms on BBC Sounds!"

A photo of Lubo smiling while the audience applauds. Other members of the orchestra look on. Text reads: "Playing in NOYO has given me purpose, meaning and above all fun. I hope that this comes across during the concerts. I think my smile is proof! - Lubo (euphonium)"

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our audience loved our performance at Barbican Hall. Join in the fun - come and see NOYO performing with guest musicians of BBC National Orchestra of Wales in Cardiff! Tickets ⤵️ www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/... #ClassicalMusic #Disability #WhatsOnCardiff #CardiffMusic

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Wow! We're still buzzing from the incredible emotion of the first concert of our #ThisIsOurOrchestra tour at the Barbican. Don't miss our next concerts in Cardiff and Bristol! Cardiff tickets: www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/... Bristol tickets (BBC Prom): bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/bbc... #ClassicalM

NOYO and BBC NOW play on stage at the Barbican.

School children in the audience cheer and clap enthusiastically.

Niamh Moriarty speaks into a microphone on stage.

Alessandro Vazzana receives applause on stage.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We're looking for an amazing Assistant Music Leader to join the Birmingham NOYO Ensemble! This freelance role is an incredible opportunity to work alongside brilliant 11-25 year old disabled and non-disabled musicians Learn more and apply: www.openupmusic.org/apply/ #MusicJobs #CharityJobs #ArtsJ

A music leader and musician laugh at a NOYO rehearsal. Text reads: "We’re hiring!

Assistant Music Leader - Birmingham NOYO Ensemble

Apply by 9am, Thursday 9th July"

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Do you want to have a good time? Then come see NOYO's relaxed concert with members of BBC National Orchestra of Wales (BBC NOW)! Get your tickets to our concert in Cardiff on 30 July⤵️ www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/... #ClassicalMusic #CardiffMusic #Disability #Accessibility

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Commissioned for NOYO by the BBC, discover the story behind Charlotte Harding's interpretation of Benjamin Britten's classic in BBC Music Magazine then come see it in Bristol and Cardiff! www.classical-music.com/bbc-proms/yo...

Members of the National Open Youth Orchestra perform on stage.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Happy Mental Health Awareness Week! For an extra dose of feel-good music, come and see the National Open Youth Orchestra in concert in Cardiff or Bristol. More information and tickets ⤵️ noyo.org.uk/bbcproms/#:~.... #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Disability #InclusiveMusic #Music

A blue background with purple music graphics and a picture of Bethan playing flute. Text reads: "Mental Health Awareness Week, 11th - 17th May 2026, 3 ways playing in an orchestra can improve your mental health!"

A blue background with colourful graphics of a happy person and a brain. Text reads: "Music improves your mood! Both listening to, and playing your favourite music releases the hormone dopamine! Dopamine is the “feel-good” hormone and can help boost your mood."

A blue background with colourful graphics of a love heart and pillows. Text reads: Music helps you feel more relaxed! Making music with others has been found to lower cortisol - the stress hormone! Music can help young people cope with challenging situations, and can have a positive effect on symptoms of various mental health conditions."

A blue background with a colourful graphic of headphones and a photo of a NOYO rehearsal. Text reads: "Music can help you express emotions! Both listening to and playing music can help you understand emotions, which can help you process them! Playing music can help you to express your emotions, and doing this with other people can be a really positive experience!"

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We're so excited to announce the National Open Youth Orchestra is playing the 2026 BBC Proms alongside BBC National Orchestra of Wales! Come experienced NOYO's relaxed prom at Bristol Beacon on 9 August at 2.30pm. Get your tickets ⤵️ bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/bbc... #BBCProms Photo: Soul Media

National Open Youth Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Paraorchestra musicians play inside an air balloon in Beacon Hall.

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Paul Masri-Stone @paulmasristone.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

For just 1 week, you can donate to @openupmusic.bsky.social BigGive campaign *with matched funding* to support their work with the National Open Youth Orchestra. Closes 24 Mar. bit.ly/ThisIsOurOrchestra #ThisIsOurOrchestra

Banner titled: #ThisIsOurOrchestra Show disabled students they belong on stage. National Open Youth Orchestra.
Photo of the orchestra in concert.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Happy St. David's Day from Bethan (flute and harp) and Josh (violin and bass). Apply to join our Welsh Regional NOYO Ensemble in Cardiff, or in Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol and London ⤵️ noyo.org.uk/apply-2026 #StDavidsDay #InclusiveMusic #Accessibility #YouthMusic

A green slide decorated with daffodils and pictures of Bethan and Josh. Text reads: "Happy St. David’s Day, Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus, from Bethan, Josh and NOYO!

Green slide decorated with drawings of woman in traditional Welsh outfit and Welsh cakes. Text reads: "How is St. David’s Day celebrated?

In schools, children often dress in traditional Welsh dress, or Welsh rugby uniforms, and take part in their school Eisteddfod - smaller versions of Wales’ national festival.

Often an Eisteddfod has singing, instrumental, writing and poetry competitions.

Across Wales, people take part in St David’s Day parades, often wearing daffodils and leeks, national symbols of Wales.

There is also traditional Welsh dancing and singing such as the national anthem ‘Mae Hen Wlad fy nhadau’, and Welsh hymns such as ‘Calon Lân’.

People will also have traditional Welsh foods for school dinner that day, such as cawl, Welsh rarebit and Welsh cakes.

Green slide decorated with drawings of a leek and the Welsh flag. Text reads: "Facts about St. David

David was born, unusually, on the Pembrokeshire cliffs during a thunderstorm.

David was a monk at a young age and founded a monastery at around the year 560. The area where he built the monastery would later have a cathedral and be named St David’s after him.

St David’s is the smallest city in the UK with a population of around 1,600 and is around the size of a small village with an area of about 0.30 square miles.

David was known as “Dewi Dyfrwr” which means “David the water drinker.” This was because of the monks diet which consisted of bread and water."

Green slide decorated with drawings of a daffodil and a harp. Text reads: "Facts about St. David

According to legend, David was a miracle maker. He performed miracles such as restoring a blind man’s sight and bringing a child back to life.

One of the most famous miracles David performed happened when he was preaching to a large crowd, and some people were struggling to hear him. When a white dove landed on David’s shoulder, the floor where he was standing rose up so that everyone could see and hear him.

David’s last words to his followers were supposedly “Do the little things, the small things you’ve seen me doing.”

After David’s death a shrine was built in his honour which is still there today and is a very popular pilgrimage site."

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

11-25 year old disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled musicians - apply now to join NOYO! We play acoustic, digital and accessible instruments, and you don't need to read sheet music, or have played in an ensemble before to apply. Apply until 31 March ⤵️ noyo.org.uk/apply-2026 #Apply #Accessibi

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Bethan (flute and harp) wanted to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring how pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians have changed music, from classical all the way to pop! Young musicians can come to a NOYO Open Rehearsal. More info and book ⤵️ noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals #InclusiveMusic #LGBTQIA

A photo of Bethan playing flute with a pride flag behind them. Text reads: "LGBTQ+ History Month 2026. Bethan explores the impact of LGBTQ+ artists on music history"

Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact in
classical music. LGBTQ+ people have played a vital role in the development of music, from their influence in classical music, to the development of glam rock, house music and pop.

LGBTQ+ composers who influenced classical music include:
Francis Poulenc
Ethel Smyth

While their music doesn’t have explicitly LGBTQ+ themes, many historians believe their music reflected their own personal feelings about their relationships.

Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact in
dance music. Frankie Knuckles, dubbed “The Godfather of House Music,” was an openly gay DJ and producer who blended disco, electro, funk and pop music and helped make house music a global sensation.

Kunckles’ influence led to a new generation of dance music, influencing the likes of David Guetta and Daft Punk."

Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact
in pop music. Innovative pop artists like David
Bowie and Freddie Mercury gave
recognition to the LGBTQ+ community
through their lyrics in the 70s and 80s, but it was often subtle due to the culture of the time.

Recently, artists have explored LGBTQ+ themes like self-acceptance and coming out more openly, helping push culture forward.

Examples include Hayley Kiyoko's "Girls like Girls," Wrabel's "The Village," and perhaps most famously, Lady Gaga's "Born this Way.""

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

NOYO musicians not only play pieces in rehearsals, they also get to pick them! Here's Shoshana from the Birmingham NOYO Ensemble explaining how. Come and hear NOYO musicians playing Sandalwood and other pieces at one of our Open Rehearsals. More information ⤵️ noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Here's Ellen sharing how - with a few adjustments - NOYO rehearsals can be accessible for all musicians. Know a musician who could benefit from being in NOYO? Sign up for an Open Rehearsal in Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff or London! More info: noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals #Accessibilit

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Julia plays the violin with the Bristol NOYO Ensemble, one of the five Regional NOYO Ensembles we run with our partners in Bristol, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Cardiff or London. Watch her tell you why it's worth signposting 🎶 Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4o58B2s #InclusiveMusic

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Season's greetings from Open Up Music! To celebrate, NOYO musicians have been dressing up at rehearsals. Here are some of our favourite festive outfits spotted at in the last few weeks! 🧑‍🎄 #Christmas #NOYO #InclusiveMusic #Accessibility

A young musician plays cor Anglais while wearing a Santa hat and beard.

A Music Leader covers their mouth and laughs while wearing a Santa hat.

A young musician smiles at the camera while wearing a Santa hat and Christmas jumper.

A young musician plays oboe at a NOYO rehearsal while wearing a Christmas jumper.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

To mark the end of Disability History Month, National Open Youth Orchestra musician Bethan (flute and harp) wanted to share a bit about the history of the month, and highlight a pioneering disabled musician with a NOYO connection! #InclusiveMusic #Wittgenstein #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Accessibility

A photo of a young musician playing flute at a NOYO rehearsal. Text reads "Bethan's guide to Disability History Month 20 November 20 December 2025".

An infographic about the history of Disability History month.

A musician focus on pioneering disabled musician Paul Wittgenstein.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who shared or donated to our Big Give Christmas campaign! Thanks to your help, we managed to raise an incredible £20,070. 👏 These valuable funds will go towards levelling the playing field for young disabled musicians, creating opportunities to play and perform music.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Please help us reach our Big Give Christmas Challenge fundraising goal! Donate before Tuesday 9 December, and everything you give will be doubled thanks to match funding ⤵️ bit.ly/OUMChristmas #ChristmasChallenge #InclusiveMusic

Three young musicians rehearse with the National Open Youth Orchestra. They all wear Santa hats.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Three days left to support our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign! Donate before Tuesday, and every pound you give will be doubled ❤️ bit.ly/OUMChristmas #InclusiveMusic #ChristmasChallenge

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Please help us raise vital funds to create opportunities for young disabled people to make music. Give before 9 December, and every pound you donate will be double thanks to match funding. Donate now: bit.ly/OUMChristmas #Accessibility #Fundraising #ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social

A smiling young musician wears a Christmas hat and jumper. The page is green and decorated with snowflakes. Text reads: "Until 9 December, every pound you give will be doubled thanks to match funding!" Inside an arrow pointing to the right is written "We need you". At the bottom of the page text reads "Double your donation today" alongside the Open Up Music and Big Give Christmas Challenge logos.

A smiling young musician wears a Christmas hat. The page is green and decorated with snowflakes. Text reads: "Give disabled pupils the same chance to learn an instrument and be part of an orchestra. Create opportunities to perform and share our music. Encourage hard work and progression through music"

The page is green and decorated with snowflakes. Text reads: "We can make big things happen when we work together. Read about Open Up Music’s programmes and donate at bit.ly/OUMChristmas".

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

11-25 year old-musician? Come to a Bristol NOYO Ensemble Open Rehearsal to find out if it could be for you! When? - Saturday 7 February, 1.20–4.30 pm - Saturday 14 March, 1–4 pm Where? Beacon Music Centre, BS10 5SJ Sign up at noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals #InclusiveMusic #DisabilityHistoryMonth

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Know a young person who could benefit from being part of an inclusive ensemble? Tell them about Regional NOYO Ensemble Open Rehearsals in Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff or London. Young people can find out more and sign up at noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals. #InclusiveMusic #Accessibility

A young musician plays clarinet at a London NOYO Ensemble rehearsal. He is surrounded by colourful shapes and music notes. Text reads "Come to an Open Rehearsal!"

A young musician high fives a Music Leader at a Bristol NOYO Ensemble rehearsal. They are surrounded by colourful shapes. Text reads "Meet friendly Music Leaders".

A young musician plays violin at Bristol NOYO Ensemble rehearsal. She is surrounded by colourful shapes and musical notes. Text reads "Say "hi" to NOYO musicians.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The updated 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 is here, to help ensure disabled musicians know what's available to them. Explore what’s possible 🎶 takeitaway.org.uk/accessible-i... With thanks to artscouncilengland.bsky.social. #InclusiveMusic #AdaptiveInstruments #Accessibility

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The updated 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 is here! We've collaborated with other arts organisations to create this free guide to help ensure disabled musicians have access to musical instruments that work for them. It could be our Clarion accessible instrument or another innovation. T

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We're hiring: Music and Technology Officer 🎵 Join our team supporting the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) in a brilliant part-time role creating music resources and arrangements for young musicians and more. Apply now: www.openupmusic.org/apply #MusicJobs #MusicEducation #CharityJobs

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Help make the Clarion - our accessible musical instrument that can be played with any body part, including head movement - widely available to young disabled people. Vote for Open Up Music in the #ArtExplora Audience Choice Award⤵️ bit.ly/ArtExplora2025 #EuropeanAward #AudienceDevelopment

A young female musician plays the Clarion in an orchestral rehearsal. She is smiling and is a wheelchair user. Blue text in a yellow box reads: "Vote for Open Up Music. Help us win €30,000 to make the Clarion widely available to young disabled people."

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Harpist Holli has been learning, makaton. In rehearsals, NOYO music leaders often use makaton to communicate which section of music the ensemble is going to play next. That's just one of the ways NOYO is inclusive to all young musicians! #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #NOYO

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Here's Pea (Cardiff NOYO Ensemble) sharing the "really, really, really cool" experience of going on tour with the professional musicians of @bournemouthso.bsky.social‬ and BSO Resound alongside Georgie (Birmingham NOYO Ensemble) and Ale (NOYO Alumnus)👏 #InclusiveMusic #NOYO

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Huge congrats Torin for achieving your Silver Arts Award at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra! 👏 "I think the important thing is to be able to bond with people. That’s what making music is all about." - Torin Read more on the @bournemouthso.bsky.social website: bit.ly/4m5I8lk #InclusiveMusic

Torin sits in the BSO offices talking to Hannah, a member of the BSO team. They are sitting on green armchairs. Torin wears a black t-shirt with white writing on it and dark trousers. Hannah wears a white pin-striped shirt and dark trousers.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

📣 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀. We need you to guide our work opening music to young disabled musicians as a Treasurer or Trustee! 📅 Deadline: 1 September 2025 🔗Apply: www.openupmusic.org/we-re-recrui... Please share 🙏

A photo of young disabled and non-disabled musicians performing to an audience. Text reads "Trustees and Treasurer wanted! Apply by 1 September".

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

"Do you see me?" - We're celebrating this year's Learning Disability Week theme by showing NOYO musicians stealing the show at their final concert date at #BirminghamTownHall. ✨ NOYO welcomes musicians who learn music in many different ways! #LDWeek #NOYO #InclusiveMusic

The National Open Youth Orchestra performs on stage. The silhouetted heads of audience members watch.

A young musician plays bass guitar on stage.

A young musician plays the Clarion accessible instrument on stage.

The National Open Youth Orchestra being applauded on stage. Text reads: "Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 concert tour. See you next year!"

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Josh loved coming to watch his friends from the Cardiff NOYO Ensemble perform with the National NOYO Ensemble! Come see NOYO in Birmingham on 8 June ⤵️ bmusic.co.uk/events/natio... #NOYO #InclusiveMusic #YouthMusic

Text reads: "I liked that every performer had something exciting to do across all the pieces." - Josh, NOYO violinist and bass player

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

"Complex, comforting and compelling" - Thoroughly Good Classical Music 🤩 Read the full review of the National Open Youth Orchestra's London concert⤵️ bit.ly/ThoroughlyGood Join us this Saturday at Lighthouse, Poole (livestream tickets available)⤵️ bsolive.com/events/ring-... Pix: Eljay Briss

A young female musician sits behind an electric piano on stage and talks into a microphone.

A young female musician plays bass guitar on stage. She is surrounded by other members of the National NOYO Ensemble.

A young female musician stands next to a harp on stage. She is talking into a microphone.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

#AnOrchestraInEverySchool 📢 'Orchestra' can sound formal but it’s simply a place where young people, often excluded elsewhere can build confidence, make friends and share their music. Our #NOYO and #OpenOrchestras programmes engage hundreds of young disabled people every year. Backing the #ABO.

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Luke told Lighthouse Poole all about his experience of playing with the National Open Youth Orchestra! ⤵️ www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/music-is-par... Come watch Luke, and the rest of our National NOYO Ensemble perform in 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲 on 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝘆. Tickets 👉 bsolive.com/events/ring-... #NOYO 📸: Paul Underhill

A young musician plays saxophone. Text reads: “It’s great to get to play in great venues with NOYO and be on stage making music for people to enjoy.”

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

A fantastic opportunity to work with our National Open Youth Orchestra partners at @bournemouthso.bsky.social!

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Cass shared three reasons you should come and see the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) play at Milton Court in his Q&A with @guildhallschool.bsky.social Read Cass' interview on the Guildhall blog! Get tickets for NOYO's concerts in London, Poole, Cardiff and Birmingham⤵️ bit.ly/4lfdQwe

A young musician speaks into a microphone on stage. Text reads: "Cass' three reasons to see NOYO in concert".

Text reads: "1. No matter who you are, there is someone in your life who would benefit from knowing that orchestras like NOYO exist!"

2. Text reads: "Our audience members love the "surprises, emotions and wonder" and the "precision, joy and energy" of our performances."

Text reads: "3. We're playing some absolutely wonderful music, with some existing pieces, and some new compositions."

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The word 'audition' can sound scary, but NOYO auditions are relaxed... We just want to get to know musicians and make sure they're going to enjoy being part of an ensemble. Watch NOYO Music Leader Bea tell you more. 😎 11-25 year-old musicians, apply until 31 March! noyo.org.uk/apply/

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

☺️ NOYO auditions are relaxed. What does that mean? Here's harpist Holli and Music Leader Bea sharing a few ways we make the experience accessible. ✨ 11-25 year-old musicians can apply to join NOYO by 31 March 👉 noyo.org.uk/apply/ #InclusiveMusic #YouthMusic

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

You have until midday tomorrow to give to our @biggive.bsky.social campaign bit.ly/BigGiveOUM Help us hit our £10,000 target, we're so close! Support the development of the Clarion accessible instrument, so that young disabled musicians like Ale can explore music. Watch him play with head movement

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

😄 Music Leader Bea shares ways musicians can calm any audition nerves with NOYO harpist Holli. ✨Share with 11-25 year-old musicians, and encourage them to apply to join NOYO by 31 March 👉 noyo.org.uk/apply/ #InclusiveMusic #Apply #YouthMusic

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

"Before I joined the National Open Youth Orchestra, I had nowhere to play, even though I loved music." - Jonah, NOYO trombonist. 🫵Your donation will support more young musicians like Jonah and Holli to play in accessible ensembles: bit.ly/BigGiveOUM @biggive.bsky.social #ArtsForImpact

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

🎻 NOYO Ensembles are auditioned because they're for young disabled musicians who could progress towards a career in music if there were no barriers. There's no requirement to read music or to have taken graded exams to apply. ✨ 11-25 year-olds musicians can apply by 31 March 👉 noyo.org.uk/apply/

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Open Up Music 🎵 @openupmusic.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

📺 Watch young disabled musicians share what being part of an Open Orchestra means to them. 🫶 Donate, so more young people in special schools have the opportunity to express themselves through music and perform: bit.ly/BigGiveOUM 📅 Every £1 you gift will be doubled thanks to @biggive.bsky.social.

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Live Music Now UK @livemusicnowuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Could YOU be our next Programme Coordinator? Let Senior Project Manager, Rosanna, walk you through all the details in this video— including the roles available, location, and how to apply! 🗓️Application Deadline: Thursday 3rd April, 9 AM ⏳Don't miss out—apply today! shorturl.at/yXcw5

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Contemporary Music for All @comanewmusic.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Book your place at the CoMA Summer School before 1 April and save £50! We're also offering a 15% discount for f/t students. Find out more and discover our programme here: bit.ly/comasummer

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