About NKYO

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The National Klezmer Youth Orkester links young musicians and their teachers with klezmer professionals in a unique year-round programme that is putting klezmer on the map.

By training teachers, inspiring students and involving experts, we are securing klezmer's future and bringing the toe-tapping and tearful music with roots in Jewish eastern Europe to new audiences. Our programme includes online and in-person learning, performances, interactive resources, and options to support the programmes. Everyone can find their own way to be part of this hugely enjoyable folk/world music tradition and community!

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NKYO is for:

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• Young musicians aged 8-18 playing a range of instruments, with differing musical experiences and levels, from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds, based in both urban and rural areas.

• Music teachers wanting to learn more about klezmer and pass it on to their students, teaching by ear and using music, incorporating elements such as dance and song.

• Music-lovers keen to support budding klezmorim and help spread the word so klezmer becomes better known and more widely appreciated.​

We provide: 

• Opportunities for young people from different backgrounds and areas to come together and share musical experiences in a safe and fun learning environment.

• A community environment that makes learning and supporting klezmer easy.

• Exciting ways for children to learn and develop music, and exercise creativity in ensembles.

• Ways for young people to expand their knowledge of different musical genres, repertoire and cultures individually and in groups.

• Professional development for instrumental teachers.