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Lancashire Schools Symphony Orchestra

Our Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) is one of Lancashire Music Service’s county ensembles, providing inspiring opportunities for young musicians across the county.

The Lancashire Schools Symphony Orchestra acts as a preparatory ensemble for the Lancashire Youth Symphony Orchestra, providing young instrumentalists with their first experience of playing orchestral music. The orchestra offers you the opportunity to work with inspiring leaders and professional musicians, alongside like-minded young people from across Lancashire.

If you play an instrument and you are approximately grade 2-5 standard, why not try joining us for a rehearsal? We’ll do our best to make you welcome whether we are online or face to face. Contact sarah.whewell@lancashire.gov.uk for more details at any time.

LSSO rehearse on Sunday’s, 10.00am – 3.30pm

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Location

Sunday 13 September 2026 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 1 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 20 September 2026 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 2 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 04 October 2026 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 3 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 18 October 2026 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 4 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 01 November 2026 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 5 - TBC
Sunday 22 November 2026 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 6 & Preston Opera Concert - TBC
Sunday 06 December 2026 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 7 & Christmas Concert - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 17 January 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 8 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 31 January 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 9 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Friday 19 February 2027 To be confirmed with members Residential
Saturday 20 February 2027 To be confirmed with members Residential
Sunday 21 February 2027 To be confirmed with members Residential
Sunday 21 March 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 10 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 11 April 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 11 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 25 April 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 12 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 09 May 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 13 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 13 June 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 14 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 27 June 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 15 - Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Sunday 04 July 2027 10.00am - 3.30pm Rehearsal 16 & Summer Concert - TBC
Wednesday 21 July 2027 To be confirmed with members Pre tour rehearsal - TBC
Thursday 22 July 2027 To be confirmed with members Tour - TBC
Friday 23 July 2027 To be confirmed with members Tour - TBC
Saturday 24 July 2027 To be confirmed with members Tour - TBC
Sunday 25 July 2027 To be confirmed with members Tour - TBC
Monday 26 July 2027 To be confirmed with members Tour - TBC

Genres

Activities

Age Ranges

  • Classical
  • Orchestral
  • Brass
  • County Ensembles
  • Drums / Percussion
  • Ensembles
  • Strings
  • Woodwind
  • Key Stage 2: age 7-11
  • Key Stage 3: age 11-14
  • Key Stage 4: age 14-16

Find us at:

Stonyhurst College
Stonyhurst
Clitheroe
BB7 9PZ

Contact Us:

Sarah Whewell
LSSO Music Director
sarah.whewell@lancashire.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook @lancsyouthorchestra and and on Instagram @lysoandlsso

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LANCASHIRE YOUTH STREET BAND HONK HEADS TO THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL ON 9TH NOVEMBER TO PERFORM AT THE MUSIC FOR YOUTH PROMS 2026Royal Albert Hall, London | 9 & 10 November 2026LANCASHIRE YOUTH STREET BAND HONK, has been selected to perform at this year’s Music for Youth Proms 2026, taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 9th November 2026.The Music for Youth Proms is one of the UK’s most prestigious youth music events, bringing together over 3,000 young performers from across the country for two spectacular evenings of live music on 9 and 10 November 2026. From gospel choirs to jazz orchestras, marching and steel pan bands to rock and pop groups the Proms showcase the extraordinary range and vitality of young musical talent nationwide.HONK will join over 1,500 other young musicians on the night, performing Shut Up and Dance (originally by Walk the Moon) and Get Lucky (originally by Daft Punk) “To be invited to perform at the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of the dedication, talent and hard work of these young musicians and their teachers. We are incredibly proud to see Lancashire’s young people representing the county on one of the world’s most prestigious stages. This is a moment they will remember for many years to come, and we wish them every success as they showcase their musical excellence alongside other outstanding groups from across the UK.”Tim Rogers, Head of Service, Lancashire Music ServiceThe 2026 Proms will also feature the world premiere of As I Rise, a major commission by composer James B.Wilson with lyrics by poet and recent Children’s Laureate Wales, Alex Wharton. Celebrating human ambition and innovation, inspired by NASA's Artemis missions that orbited the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions in 1969; As I Rise brings together a massed children’s choir and full orchestra in a spectacular collaboration commissioned in partnership with BBC Ten Pieces, ABRSM, and the Royal Albert Hall.Now in its 51st year, the Music for Youth Proms continue to celebrate young people’s creativity and commitment to music-making across the UK. Founded in 1975 (originally as the Schools Prom), the event has provided early performance opportunities for some of Britain’s leading musicians, including Nigel Kennedy, Dame Evelyn Glennie and Nicholas Daniel.Phil Castang MBE, CEO of Music for Youth, said: "The Music for Youth Proms showcases the brilliance of young musicians from across the whole UK. It is a show like no other and recognises that young people make great music and can captivate audiences on the most important stages."The Music for Youth Proms 2025 are supported by Arts Council England, the National Education Union, ABRSM, and the Musicians’ Union.For ticket bookings and full programme details, visit: www.mfy.org.uk/proms #WhereWillMusicTakeYou ... See MoreSee Less

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🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨Due to severe weather warnings today and continuing tomorrow, our Lancashire Youth Choir rehearsal at All Hallows, Preston is cancelled.The safety of our students, teachers and families are our priority, and with roads already being closed around Lancashire due to flooding, we need to make sure everyone is safe.We will be in touch with next rehearsal dates. Apologies for any inconvenience. ... See MoreSee Less
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