Apply for a place in the National Youth Folk Ensemble!

We are looking for talented young musicians to form the first cohort of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.

Attend a Sampler Day

Sampler Days are the first stage of the audition process. They are free to attend but places are limited.

Who can apply?

To register for a Sampler Day you will need to meet the following criteria:

• You are aged 14-18 on 1 September 2016
• You live in England
• You are able to play confidently on any instrument
• You are able to attend a final audition in London on 9 or 10 July 2016
• You are able to attend 4 weeks of residential courses in the school holidays (23 – 28 October 2016, February 2017, April 2017 and August 2017)

We are looking for musicians who demonstrate:

• Confidence, accuracy and skill on their chosen instrument
• Interest in folk music
• Ability to learn and play music by ear
• Folk character and style from any tradition
• Passion for playing and collaborating with others
• Interest in developing arrangements and creating music collaboratively
• Commitment to learning and developing as a musician
• Open-mindedness and willingness to share ideas

For more information and to register, click here.