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SYO License to Thrill Community Day September 2025
Shortlisted for ‘Best New Project’ by Making Music 2024.
Calling all Sheffield (and surrounding area) musicians both young and old! SYO celebrate their 10th installement of their popular community day series. We also welcome beginners (Grade 1-4) to join us for a part-day version of the day – so all abilities are welcomed under the baton of our conductor – River Edis-Smith.
Mission Impossible – Lalo Scrifrin
The Pink Panther – Henry Mancini
The Best of Bond – John Barry – (Full Suite for Full Day/Selections for Part-Day)
All ages and backgrounds are welcome, but we strongly recommend ABRSM Grade 5 and above, (or with similiar experience without the equivalent grading) for full-day participants.
NEW: Beginners instrumentalists are invited to participate in community day for a mini rehearsal from 2:45pm, culminating in a concert with everyone from 4:15pm. For the part-day experience, we will be rehearsing and performing rehearsing excerpts from James Bond suite and is suited for ABRSM Grade 1-4 players. Players can select a range of parts graded in difficulty.
There will be an free informal performance at 4:15pm for friends and families to attend at Sheffield Citadel Salvation Army Church. First come first served for seating.
A free light lunch buffet and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
The day is free to attend for all players and audience members, however we welcome any donations for the running of the day. Donation buckets will be placed at the end of the concert.
Interested in joining us for a free day of inspirational music making? Find more information and sign up on our new website at www.sheffieldyouthorchestra.com
It is vital to sign up as we need to know numbers for the day. We are looking for players in all sections of the orchestra, however places are offered on a first come first serve basis. Some instrument groups will fill-up quicker than others. Sign up now to avoid disappointment.
Any specific queries – email sheffieldyouthorchestra@gmail.com