The Lydian Training Orchestra meets three times a year for an exciting and fun weekend, bringing together young instrumentalists to make music and new friends in a welcoming and enthusiastic environment.

The LTO is suitable for students of around grade 3-6 standard and is designed to develop general musicianship and enhance ensemble performance skills. There is no audition process and we accept all applications for any orchestral instruments - if you have any questions please contact us at the email address at the bottom of this page.

Courses are tailored to the particular group of musicians and could include a mixture of string orchestra, wind band and full orchestra as well as workshops in 'Stomp' percussion, Samba and singing. 

Next course:

Summer Course 2025: Friday 6th–Sunday 8th June 2025

Our next course will run over the first full weekend of June, from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June 2025. The course will finish with a concert on Sunday evening.

For a full schedule, or to register a player’s attendance at the course, follow the link provided below. Course attendance costs £55 per student.

Future courses:

Autumn course: Friday 26th–Sunday 28th September 2025