the National Youth Orchestra
/ðə ˌnæʃnəl ˈjuːθ ɔːkɪstrə/
/ðə ˌnæʃnəl ˈjuːθ ɔːrkɪstrə/
(abbreviation NYO)
- a British orchestra for musicians between 13 and 19 years old. It gives performances during the school holidays, including one every year at the Proms.