Tomorrow's Musicians Today
The English Schools’ Orchestra (ESO) brings together talented young musicians from across the UK to perform ambitious orchestral repertoire at a high level. Through its orchestra courses, ESO offers students the opportunity to work intensively with professional tutors and perform in leading concert venues.
ESO’s core activity is its residential orchestra courses, which provide a focused and immersive musical experience. Over an intensive rehearsal period, musicians prepare a carefully chosen programme of symphonic and concerto repertoire…more
President's Message
The Lord Lingfield DL
It is a great privilege for me to be President of the English Schools' Orchestra, which continues to provide young people from schools all over the country with the opportunity to play superb music and to enchant their audiences…more
What's On
2026 Course and Concert
The English Schools’ Orchestra continues its long-standing tradition of providing outstanding young musicians with the opportunity to perform major symphonic repertoire at the highest level. Bringing together talented players from across the UK, the ESO offers an intensive and inspiring orchestral experience, culminating in a professional concert in one of London’s leading concert halls. The 2026 course will take place from Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November, during the autumn half-term…more
