Education
Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestra
The Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestra is supported by a partnership of schools and organisations from across the Island. Applications are invited from musicians of Grade 5+ standard aged between 13 - 25, to apply please visit
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​For any queries related to the Jersey Symphony Orchestra's Education Programme, please email education@jso.org.je​
Masterclass
We are thrilled to announce that oboist Nicola Hands, who will be joining us for our upcoming concert on Saturday 11th April 2026, will be delivering a masterclass for young oboists on the morning of Friday 10th April.
Join us for a lively and inspiring oboe masterclass that promises to be fun and enjoyable! Young oboists will have the opportunity to perform if they wish, gaining confidence and valuable experience in a supportive, encouraging atmosphere. Nicola a renowned London-based freelance oboist and teacher, will captivate all with her exceptional musicianship, sharing her expertise to engage and inspire.
For more information or to participate in the masterclass please email education@jso.org.je
PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Competition - Jersey Symphony Orchestra Award Winner 2025:
Oliver Hutton
The JSO Award is presented in the Final of Jersey Music Service’s annual PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Competition to the finalist who is considered by the Jersey Symphony Orchestra adjudicator to have
demonstrated that their technical ability, musicianship and performance skills are sufficient to deserve the chance to learn from the skilled musicians within the Jersey Symphony Orchestra over the course of the year.
Our thanks to Fiona Nelson for adjudicating on behalf of the JSO at the Competition Final on Saturday 1st March, where percussionist Oliver Hutton became the 2025 Jersey Symphony Orchestra Award Winner.
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Oliver’s performance included Foxtrot and Fandango (Benson), Tambourin Chinois (Kreisler), Dolly (Faure) and finished with an arrangement of Stevie Wonder’s Superstition. Oliver is an established player within the JSO percussion section, he will be provided with additional opportunities over the coming year as part of his
award.
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