Central Music School (CMS)
Information about Senior Orchestras and how to apply
Symphony orchestras and wind orchestra opportunities for players of grade 5 standard and above meet regularly on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings in term time at the Centre for Music in Oxford.
Over 200 dedicated young musicians in Oxfordshire meet at the Central Music School (CMS) to play with the county's top orchestras. The students work hard to rehearse challenging and exciting repertoire, culminating in a series of concerts throughout the year.
Applications are now open for the 2024 - 2025 season
Sign up for your chosen ensemble using the buttons below. The dates the ensembles operate are listed within the application system.
Once you have registered your child to the appropriate orchestra, you will be contacted to arrange an audition if appropriate. This may apply in the case of oversubscribed sections.
Oxfordshire Youth Wind Orchestra (OYWO) for grades 5+
When and where
Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 9pm
Centre for Music
Bayswater Road
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9FF
Cost and membership
- £364 per year
This termly charge is based on 35 sessions offered across the academic year. The Music Service works on the three-term school year with two invoices per term (six per academic year).
Oxfordshire Schools’ Symphony Orchestra (OSSO) for grades 5+
When and where
Saturday mornings, 9am – 12.30pm
Centre for Music
Bayswater Road
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9FF
Cost and membership
- £145 per term
This termly charge is based on 30 sessions offered across the academic year. The Music Service works on the three-term school year with two invoices per term (six per academic year).
Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra (OCYO) for grades 7+
When and where
Saturday mornings, 9am – 12.30pm
Centre for Music
Bayswater Road
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9FF
Cost and membership
- £145 per term
This termly charge is based on 30 sessions offered across the academic year. The Music Service works on the three-term school year with two invoices per term (six per academic year).