What is the Stockport Youth Orchestra ?
Since it was set up in 1956 Stockport Youth Orchestra has gained an enviable reputation – not only for quality concerts, but also for the range of opportunities and orchestral training it provides for young people. It is now acknowledged as one of the leading amateur orchestras in the region. There are two complete symphony orchestras to cater for players of differing standards, and also the Sinfonietta for less experienced string players. The orchestras meet each Friday evening at the Dialstone Centre, Lisburne Lane, Offerton, Stockport during term-time to rehearse -coached by experienced professional performers. Advanced players are also encouraged to perform solo items with the orchestras in our series of concerts which are held throughout each season in the Town Hall, Stockport. Stockport Youth Orchestra encourages the development of musical talent by teaching people to perform to high standards. Many past members are now professional musicians themselves having left SYO to enter m
