At SLYO we set course dates during the major school holidays according to when the majority of pupils from South London are able to attend. We take into consideration term dates from all local boroughs and private schools, along with planned maintenance at JAGS before publishing dates a year in advance. If you would like to attend SLYO but our dates clash with your weekday school, do get in touch as we are happy to write a letter to support your application to us. This has been very successful in the past!

Each SLYO orchestra registers at JAGS from 9.30am daily, with rehearsals starting at 9.45am. 
SLYO 4 signs out at 4.15pm daily, with SLYO 1, 2, 3 and Cello Choir signing out between 4.15 - 4.30pm.

The last day of each course has slightly different finish times, depending on the concert time.

Spring and Summer courses generally run for four days, whilst Winter courses run for three days. (SLYO 1 strings will be called a day before the rest of SLYO 1 when repertoire is more challenging.)

Winter 2024 – Three Day Course for SLYO 1, 2, 3, 4 and Cello Choir
SLYO 1 STRINGS: Wednesday 18 December - Saturday 21 December, concert at 7.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course. 
SLYO 1: Thursday 19 December  - Saturday 21 December, concert at 7.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
SLYO 2: Thursday 19 December  - Saturday 21 December, concert at 5.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
SLYO 3: Friday 20 December - Sunday 22 December, concert at 4.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
SLYO 4: Friday 20 December - Sunday 22 December,  concert at 3.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
Cello Choir: Friday 20 December - Sunday 22 December, concert at 5.30pm in the Holst Hall on the last day of the course.

Spring 2025 – Four Day Course for SLYO 2, 3 and 4. Three Day Course for Cello Choir.
SLYO 2: Monday 7 April - Thursday 10 April, concert 5.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
SLYO 3: Tuesday 8 April - Friday 11 April, concert 4.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
SLYO 4: Tuesday 8 April - Friday 11 April, concert 3.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course
Cello Choir: Wednesday 9 - Friday 11 April, concert 5.30pm in the Holst Hall on the last day of the course.
PLUS NEW CONCERT BAND LAUNCHING SPRING 2024....details to follow.

Summer 2025 – Four Day Course for SLYO 1, 2, 3, 4 and Three Day Course for Cello Choir
SLYO 1 STRINGS: Sunday 17 August - Thursday 21 August, concert at 7.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course. 
SLYO 1 WIND/BRASS/PERCUSSION: Monday 18 August - Thursday 21 August, concert at 7.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course. 
SLYO 2: Monday 18 August - Thursday 21 August, concert at 5.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
SLYO 3: Tuesday 19 August - Friday 22 August, concert at 4.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
SLYO 4: Tuesday 19 August - Friday 22 August, concert at 3.30pm in the VWA on the last day of the course.
Cello Choir: Wednesday 20 August - Friday 22 August, concert at 5.30pm in the Holst Hall on the last day of the course.

SLYO Enquiry

To register interest in SLYO 1 for Grade 8+ musicians please complete our registration form
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To register interest in SLYO 2, 3 and 4 please email jasspa.slyo@jags.org.uk with your child's age, instrument and approximate level.

Wherever we have spaces, new pupils will be offered a place with us. It may take us a while to get back to you after your initial enquiry to confirm availability, but this is because we are a very small team. All applications and enquiries will be processed in date and time order and we hold waiting lists for all orchestras.