Shaping the future of symphonic music

A federation of Europe's leading national youth orchestras, supporting cross-border training, exchange and performance for the next generation of orchestral musicians.
About EFNYO

Welcome to European Federation
of National Youth Orchestras

Since 1994 the finest pre-professional youth orchestras of Europe have been working closely together and formed an association known as the European Federation of National Youth Orchestras (EFNYO).

Wiener Jeunesse Orchester (WJO) – Photo credit: Kai Biernert
Orkester Norden – Photo credit: Thomas Juul
National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands (NJO)
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About EFNYO

The leading platform for pre-professional orchestras

EFNYO brings together the national youth orchestras of Europe under one roof — a network of institutions devoted to training, mentoring and giving stage time to the continent’s most talented young musicians, aged roughly 14 to 26.

Founded in 2000, the federation coordinates mobility programmes, meetings of artistic and managerial leadership, and joint projects co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme.

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National Youth Orchestras

Discover our members and partners across Europe and beyond. Click the links to learn more about the individual youth orchestras, educational institutions, and festivals that strengthen our network.

Wiener Jeunesse Orchester Austria Austria
Bundesjugendorchester Germany Germany
Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Germany Germany
Det Danske Ungdomsensemble Denmark Denmark
Joven Orquesta Nacional de España Spain Spain
Sibelius-Akatemian Sinfoniaorkesteri Finland Finland
Symphony Orchestra Vivo Finland Finland
National Youth Orchestras of Scotland Scotland Scotland
Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra Greece Greece
National Youth Orchestras of the Netherlands Netherlands Netherlands
Polska Orkiestra Sinfonia Iuventus Poland Poland
Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa Portugal Portugal
National Youth Orchestra of Slovakia Slovakia Slovakia
All members & partners
19 – 22 March 2027 – Apeldoorn, Netherlands

General Assembly & Annual Conference 2026

Three days of artistic dialogue, partner meetings, and concerts hosted by the National Youth Orchestras of the Netherlands (NJON). EFNYO members convene each spring to share programming, plan joint projects, and welcome the year’s MusXchange cohort.

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Lisbon as the stage for General Assembly 2026

Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa (JOP) hosted the General Assembly of 2026 at MAAT

A Spanish-Greek exchange!

An inspiring end to the year with an exchange between JONDE and GYSO

EFNYO Annual Conference 2025 in Helsinki

EFNYO members discussed everything from mission and vision, to future plans and improvement. An inspiring conference hosted by the Sibelius Academy, Uniarts of Helsinki.

EFNYO Conference 2024 in Berlin

The conference in Berlin, a historical and cultural hub, provided a platform for meaningful discussions, valuable insights, and strengthened bonds within our network.

The leading platform for pre-professional orchestras in Europe

Founded in 2000, the federation coordinates mobility programmes, meetings of artistic and managerial leadership, and joint projects co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme. Our members share repertoire, conductors and ambitions; together they form the pipeline that feeds Europe’s professional orchestras.

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19
Orchestra members
1000+
Musician exchanges
14 – 26
Age range
26+
Years of EFNYO