Samyo

Get ready to experience the sounds of India like never before with SAMYO, the UK’s National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music! Since 2002, we’ve been pioneering Indian orchestral music and producing a truly unique and diverse soundscape which blends music from around the world with Indian classical music at its core.

We’re leading the way in providing unbeatable performance and training opportunities for young people across England. Our passion for inspiring the next generation of musicians, building confidence and leadership skills, and creating a more inclusive music scene in the UK and beyond is what drives us. Join us and discover the incredible power of Indian music!

What is SAMYO?

Samyo is the National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music. Founded in 2002 to give young people the opportunity to perform, learn and develop as individual artists. Our artists are recruited from around the country, and are trained in either Hindustani or Carnatic music. In Samyo, they have an annual programme of weekend events and a week long Summer School, in which they learn new compositions, have intense training, and learn to collaborate, interact and perform better. They also have an awards programme, opportunities to lead, and to develop life skills which help them in their future careers. Our young people come from all backgrounds, and in SAMYO the diversity is our strength, and they learn from each other’s distinctive culture and religions, united by their love of music. 

The MUSIC

The music we perform is unlike anything you’ve ever heard anywhere else. Indian classical music is improvised, and based on emotions, moods, literature and devotion. We preserve and respect these traditions, but also extend and innovate in them, by writing music which is fresh, original and entertaining, played by an orchestra and choir of up to 35 people. SAMYO Performances are an audio visual treat! 

Samyo is open to musicians between the ages of 12 and 18.