South Ulster Youth Orchestra

Regional orchestra for orchestral players Grade 5+

Information

Type
Full Orchestra
Level
Post-primary
Entry requirements
  • Grade 5 minimum
  • Membership is £129.50 per annum (FSME remission applies; £39) Advanced lesson student £65
Contact Details
Music Centre
Portadown Music Centre

The South Ulster Youth Orchestra is a full orchestral ensemble for players of Grades 5-8 and diploma standard.

Students rehearse and perform a varied and challenging repertoire of music from many different genres, from well-known classical masterpieces, right through to popular music from the stage and screen. This group rehearse on Wednesdays in Bann House, Portadown Music Centre.

They perform in two showcase concerts each year, the Christmas Gala Concert and the Spring Concert.

Rehearsal Dates 2026/27

(Wednesdays)

September: 16, 23, 30

October: 7, 14, 21

November: 4, 11, 18, 25

December: 2, 9

January: 6, 13, 20, 27

February: 3, 17, 24

March: 3, 10

April: 7

Previous events for this group

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Venue Details

Portadown Music Centre

Bann House
Bridge Street
Portadown
BT63 5AE
United Kingdom

Services Available

  • Strings
  • Woodwind
  • Brass
  • Percussion
  • Music Theory

In 2025/26 we were involved with

Pupils

21802

Ensembles

54

Schools

638

Tutors

212