Rehearsal Schedules and the Orchestras in more depth

You can find information on this page about:

• Each of our three orchestras
• The standards and commitment required of our players
• Rehearsal Schedules
• The Bryanston Residential Course

Hampshire County Youth Orchestra

Conductor: Carl Clausen

HCYO Assistant: Anna Sadlowski

Time: 10.30-15.30 on alternate Saturdays during term time

Five to seven concerts a year.

Minimum Standard: Grade 7 level or above.

Hampshire County Youth Chamber Orchestra

Conductor:Carl Clausen

Time: typically 15:50-17.00 on up to 12 alternate Saturdays during term time plus some Sunday rehearsals.

Two or three concerts a year.  

Standard: All players grade 8 or above.

Hampshire County Youth String Orchestra

Conductor:  Brian Lloyd-Wilson

Time: 10.30-15.20 on alternate Saturdays during term time.

Five concerts a year.

Standard: Grade 4-8

The high spot of every year is the Bryanston Residential week

This is a time for intensive rehearsals, social and sporting activities.

Memories and friendships are forged, which last a lifetime.

The players really bond as an Orchestra during this week taking their musicality to new levels.

There are 2 concerts at the end of the week demonstrating to families the progress that has been made during the week.

There is also the opportunity for families to have a meal at the centre before taking their offspring home.