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Analysis November 2025: Youth orchestra engagement programmes

2025-10-17T08:45:00

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Youth orchestras in the US have come a long way in recent years, with all manner of engagement programmes helping young musicians discover their potential

‘If we had a magic wand, we would wave it over every barrier to participation, every outdated perception of orchestras as “snooty”, and every funding gap. But magic isn’t required – just continued hard work, dedication and creativity.’ This was the rallying cry of Lindsey Nova, chair of the Youth Orchestra Division (YOD) of the League of American Orchestras (LAO), in the build-up to the LAO’s national conference earlier this year. The LAO, North America’s principal championing body for orchestras…

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