Cambridge Young Performers

Born out of the award-winning Newnham Croft Primary Senior Orchestra, this ensemble offers a valuable opportunity for students to immerse themselves in music, develop their talents and forge lasting friendships. Making music together is such a valuable part of learning an instrument; it encourages technical development and musical personality, and is a whole lot of fun!

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The Cambridge Young Performers Orchestra is open to musicians playing orchestral instruments (including Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion) of approximately grade 4 standard and above. There is no need to have passed any formal examinations, and no audition is necessary. We also currently have space for 2 pianists to join the orchestra to play percussion; no prior experience is necessary, but grade 4+ level of note reading is required. Please do get in touch to discuss more or if you have any questions!​

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​Students will benefit from structured weekly rehearsals during term-time and meaningful performance experiences with the chance to play a variety of different repertoire in an inclusive and supportive setting. To give you an idea of the kind of repertoire we play, last term we prepared a selection of themes from the film How to Train Your Dragon, the March for the Turkish Ceremony by Jean-Baptiste Lully from his comédie-ballet Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme,  Leopold Mozart's Sleigh Ride, music from Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake and a set of Celtic Airs and Dances. In Spring 2026 we will also be participating in the Cambridge Community Music Festival (CCMF). 

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Each termly concert will also provide the opportunity for selected students to perform solo pieces, providing perfect practice for exams, recitals and extra performance experience. 

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Timing: Thursdays 6.30-8pm during term-time (arrive from 6.15pm ready to start at 6.30pm)

Location: Newnham Croft Primary School

Cost: £96 per term (12 sessions)

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Please complete the contact form to register your interest!