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IMPORTANT - Change of date for the first GUYO master class

27 August 2010

The first GUYO master-class will now be on Sunday September 19th 2010 rather Sunday September 12th at the Premises Studios, Hackney Road.

From Carnival to Silk Road programme announced

24 August 2010

From September until the end of March, Grand Union’s projects are being united under the banner From Silk Road to Carnival, exploring the trade routes than brought prosperity to Britain and the rest of Europe – but at social, and often moral cost. Read about the programme of work here.

Grand Union in Partnership with Emergency Exit Arts

10 August 2010

From16th - 20th August Grand Union and Emergency Exit Arts will be based at Fairkytes Arts Centre in Romford to deliver a week of Carnival Workshops in the lead up to Romfest World Carnival at the end of September.

New Autumn workshop series announced!

6 August 2010

The dates for the latest GUYO workshop programme have been announced! This series of workshops will be in the theme of 'From Silk Road to Carnival'. Find out more on the Workshops Page.

Places still available on Open workshop 24th July

23 July 2010

Are you 12 years or older? Do you play a musical instrument of any kind? Yes? Then Grand Union Orchestra invites you to bring your instrument along and try something new at this FREE world music workshop as part of the London 2012 Open Weekend. Find out more or register

A weekend with the Grand Union

16 July 2010

The upcoming weekend is set to be an extremely active one for the Grand Union Orchestra, with events running right through Friday night to Sunday evening. Read our new blog to find out more.

GUYO branding complete

29 June 2010

The GUYO now has a new logo, new postcard flyers and posters created. Thanks to all GUYO members who contributed ideas to this. If you would like any posters or flyers email Hannah@granduinion.org.uk

GUYO on BBC London News

29 June 2010

It has been reported to us that the GUYO performance at Paradise Gardens Festival 2010 appeared on the BBC London news. Well done GUYO for a fantastic performance.

New GUYO branding on its way!

21 May 2010

The GUYO have been working together and with a designer to come up with a new logo and identity that really represents the group and will help encourage more young musicians to join! This new look will be revealed later this summer, so keep checking back!

GUYO monthly masterclasses at new time of 10:30 am

4 May 2010

Having taken a vote from GUYO members and parents, we have decided to perminantly move the monthyly GUYO masterclass time to 10:30am rather than 2:00pm. Please take note of this change.

New summer performances anounced

20 April 2010

GUYO will be performing at a number of high profile events accross the capital this summer. Visit the performances page to find out more

Change of time for April’s rehearsal

30 March 2010

Please note April's rehearsal on Sunday 18th will be at 10:30am not 2:30pm

Wonderful photographs of Grand Union workshop with Newham Academy Students

16 February 2010

Photos from a recent day of workshops with students at the Newham Academy of Music.

Monthly Youth Orchestra rehearsals start on 21st February

9 February 2010

The first of the years monthly rehearsals/master classes for GUYO starts this month

Video highlights from Winter Celebration Concert

Video highlights from Winter Celebration Concert

1 February 2010

New video highlights from the GUYO Winter Celebration concert are now online.

Half term workshops just announced

21 January 2010

You can now sign up to Grand Union's half term workshops in Havering on 15th and 16th February

Follow Grand Union on Twitter

1 January 2010

Don'y forget you can follow Grand Union on Twitter

Review of Grand Union - The Next Generation gig by Rich Mix Youth Ambassador

26 November 2009

Young Ambassador for Rich Mix (a multi-arts venue on Bethnal Green Road) Samson Ikharia, reviews the Grand Union Next Generation performance

GUYO winter celebration with Brady Arts and Community Centre

18 November 2009

Grand Union Youth Orchestra will be performing at Brady Arts and Community Centre on 12th December, along with other youth arts groups from the borough.

See photos from the Grand Union - The Next Generation gig

6 November 2009

Photos are now online from the Grand Union - The Next Generation Gig at Rich Mix on Saturday 31st October

Interview with Tony Haynes, by Lake of Stars

Interview with Tony Haynes, by Lake of Stars

30 October 2009

In the run up to Grand Union's performance at Richmix on 31st October, the Lake of Stars team interviewed Tony Haynes about Grand Union and its work with young people.

Places still available on half term workshops next week

21 October 2009

Grand Union is running a number of workshops accross East London during half-term next week. Go to the workshops page to find out more

GUYO asked to perform at awards ceremony

GUYO asked to perform at awards ceremony

15 October 2009

GUYO were asked by Redbridge Borough Council to perform at their Safer Community Awards at Ilford Town Hall on Thursday 15th October

Want to play with GUYO - why not fill in the new online Registration Form

17 September 2009

We now have a quick and easy on-line form to register your interest in playing with Grand Union Youth Orchestra of East London

GUYO website Updated!!!

GUYO website Updated!!!

13 September 2009

Please check out the new updated website, where you can read about and see photos from past GUYO events, learn about what's coming up this autumn and sign up to the new monthly newsletter!

Follow Grand Union on Twitter

Follow Grand Union on Twitter

9 September 2009

You can now follow Grand Union on Twitter.

New Autumn Programme Announced

4 September 2009

Grand Union Youth Orchestra has exciting events planned over autumn, with even more to be announced soon. To find out more......

New summer programme

1 July 2009

The Youth Orchestra announces its summer programme with new workshops and performances.

Youth Orchestra awarded Inspire Mark!

1 June 2009

The International Olympic Committee has awarded its prestigious Inspire Mark to GUYOEL in recognition of its contribution to the Cultural Olympiad.

On Liberation Street

On Liberation Street

31 March 2009

The Youth Orchestra recently featured in On Liberation Street, the latest GUO spectacular at the Hackney Empire on March 20th and 21st 2009.

Latest news

IMPORTANT - Change of date for the first GUYO master class

The first GUYO master-class will now be on Sunday September 19th 2010 rather Sunday September 12th at the Premises Studios, Hackney Road.

From Carnival to Silk Road programme announced

From September until the end of March, Grand Union’s projects are being united under the banner From Silk Road to Carnival, exploring the trade routes than brought prosperity to Britain and the rest of Europe – but at social, and often moral cost. Read about the programme of work here.

Grand Union in Partnership with Emergency Exit Arts

From16th - 20th August Grand Union and Emergency Exit Arts will be based at Fairkytes Arts Centre in Romford to deliver a week of Carnival Workshops in the lead up to Romfest World Carnival at the end of September.

Get involved

If you're a young musician living in East London, and like jazz/world music, come along and get involved!