London Philharmonic Orchestra Junior Artists 2022-2023

LPO Junior Artists 2022/23 applications are now open!

The programme LPO Junior Artists is a free, year-long orchestral experience programme for talented young musicians from backgrounds currently under-represented in UK professional orchestras.  Junior Artists take part in 8 individual sessions with a mentor from the LPO, and a range of activity including performances, mock auditions, workshops and discussions, and inspire younger students through our LPO Junior Artists: Overture strand.

Application details In brief, applicants need to:

• be aged 15 – 18 on 1 September 2022
• play an orchestral instrument at a minimum standard of Grade 8 (not including piano)
• be from a background currently under-represented in professional UK orchestras

Full information can also be found on this website  – including an application guidance and application form.

If you have any questions about the

LPO Showcase: Our Junior Artists are giving a free performance on the Royal Festival Hall stage at 6.00pm on Wednesday 13 April, alongside LPO musicians and Foyle Future Firsts, conducted by Gabriella Teychenné.  The programme will include music by Delius, Bartók and Bizet, and the premiere of a new work by Geoffrey King. No tickets required. Anyone interested in applying for LPO Junior Artists 2022/23 is encouraged to come along and talk to the team at the end of the performance about the Junior Artists programme.