An Alternative Type of Christmas Gift
Suzanne Pinkerton
Attention all music lovers! Are you thinking of a donation to an extra good cause this Christmas? Here is one you may not know about. Sarah Alexander, the Creative Director of the National Youth Orchestra is appealing for help to sponsor talented teenagers on their ‘Inspire’ programme, particularly ones where their school does not offer lessons for instruments. Your support would be a huge help to them and will help classical music to continue to flourish in the future. Lockdown did an immense amount of harm. I know several younger singers who have had to work abroad.
The NYO is running five, special Inspire Orchestra Days in April. To send a teenage musician on one of these glorious, potentially life-changing Inspire Orchestral Days costs £83. Giving an hour of this unforgettable experience costs £11.85. To find out more go to https://www.nyo.org.uk/appeal-nov-22 or you can phone the NYO on 0300 304 5255or send a donation to National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, 10 Great Turnstile, London WC1V 7JU. To explore other ways to support young talent go tohttps://www.nyo.org.uk/support-us