Member of the Youth Orchestra

Workshops

Grand Union Youth Orchestra runs monthly masterclasses/workshops for its members as well as open introductory workshops during school holidays for new recruits. It is recommended that you attend an introductory workshop before attending our monthly sessions. Details of the upcoming workshops can be seen below. Please contact Hannah Turner on 020 7375 1122 or Hannah@grandunion.org.uk to find out more.

The monthly masterclasses/workshops are led by different world-musicians from Grand Union Orchestra each month, and focus on various styles and techniques of world music and jazz including Indian classical ragas, African songs and chants, township music, call and response techniques, Latin-American rhythms, Eastern European and gypsy music to name but a few

Upcoming workshops

Latest news

GUYO launch “12 for 12” fundraising goal

The Grand Union Youth Orchestra are aiming to Raise £12k in 2012 to support the ongoing development of the ensemble. Find out how you can contribute

GUYO receive rapturous applause at the Hackney Empire Theatre

On Friday 11th November 2011 the GUYO performed in Grand Union Orchestra's specially devise "date-specific" show called "11.11.11" at the Hackney Empire. See photos from the show on our facebook page

Grand Union Launch a Composition Competition

Fancy yourself a composer? Enter our composition competition for the chance to contribute to a specially create piece performed by an All-Star 11-piece band at Grand Union's upcoming show "11.11.11" at the Hackney Empire Theatre.

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

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