Cornwall Youth Wind Orchestra

CYWO  was formed in September 1985.  Over the years, the orchestra has performed at the Edinburgh Festival and Blackheath, London.  Concert programmes have covered a wide range of symphonic band music drawn from classical, romantic and twentieth century repertoire. 

Membership of the Orchestra is open to musicians aged 11-21 who live or attend school/college in Cornwall. Often students who go on to University or College out of Cornwall remain in the orchestra for another one or two years. Entry to the orchestra is by audition. In order that a reasonable balance between sections can be maintained, entry standards may differ between one instrument and another. As a rough guide players need to be Grade 5 before applying. 

Application forms which include more details on the orchestra and commitment involved can be obtained from Music Cornwall.  Auditions occur in June each year.