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The aim of this site is to provide current and archived information relevant to the Lancashire Youth Symphony Orchestra (LYSO) and the
Lancashire Schools' Symphony Orchestra (LSSO).

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News

LYSO at National Festival

The LYSO earned a place at the National Festival of Music for Youth (MfY) and performed at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Saturday 10th July. More details...

The Wreck of the Titanic!

This concert involved the LYSO at Preston Guild Hall on Friday 2 July 2010 at 7.30pm.

For more details click here

Music for Youth (MfY) Festival, Rochdale

The LYSO performed the Peterloo Overture by Malcolm Arnold at Rochdale on 21st March 2010.

The Mentors' remarks from the event were extremely encouraging. There were so many positives that I can't include them all so here is a selection (apologies for any errors interpreting the handwriting!):

"A full, sonorous opening sound that blends warm strings with well judged wind backing.
The cross-fade of the march-like percussion is judged very well.
Wind and Horns work hard to articulate rhythms. Trumpets shine through ...
A complex score ... you listen very well to bring it to life bravely.
Spirited, determined playing. There are dark brooding moments here and you interpret them with conviction.
A majestic final section. Well played."

"Beautiful, lyrical phrasing. Violins so together - a wonderful sound.
Well done percussion ... dynamically so effective.
Excellent Brass ... you are so painting the horror of this work.
I love the concentration and listening of all sections.
You have worked so hard ... to achieve the drama.
This is a seriously good orchestra with terrific section leaders.
A most enjoyable performance. SPELLBINDING!!"

We are hopeful that the LYSO will be invited to the National Festival at Birmingham on July 10th.

The Tuck Shop

At the Lostock Hall rehearsals there is a 'tuck shop' which sells food and drinks at lunch and break times. This is staffed by volunteer parents. If you are willing to help (even if it's only once a year) please click here for more details (PDF).

Rehearsal travel arrangements for the Fylde area

There is a minibus/coach available to transport students from the Fylde area to the rehearsals. Click here for more info.

200 Club

The Friends run a 200 club where you pay £12 per year (or £30 per year for 3 times the chance of winning) - prizes are drawn monthly - click here for an application form (PDF).

Apologies for the reduction in service quality

Lancashire Music Service have requested that the Friends remove certain data published by them from this Website due to "data protection issues" so you will notice that a lot of information (letters posted/emailed out) have now been removed or heavily edited.

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