DYO Application Form

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 The next DYO course is

Saturday 5th - Wednesday 9th April 2025

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DYO offers opportunities for musicians, aged 7 - 18, grade 2 - 8+.

On each course, our staff divide the students into various ensembles:

  • String Ensemble
  • Wind Band
  • Senior Strings
  • Symphony Orchestra
  • The Great Orchestra which involves all players 

If you live in or around South London, then you've come to the right place for holiday music courses. DYO, established for 50 years, meets for five mornings (9.20 - 1.00) each school holiday and presents a concert on the last day. A limited number of bursaries are available - please contact our administrator for information. There are no auditions - see our recommended Playing Standards

Future courses:

Easter 2025: Saturday 5th - Wednesday 9th April (Concert at 7pm) venue: Alleyn's School

Summer 2025: Dates at end of July at Alleyn's School tbc

Christmas 2025: Saturday 27th - Wednesday 31st December (Concert at 2.00pm) venue: Kingsdale School tbc

We are most fortunate to benefit from more than twenty highly professional and experienced tutors and to use the extensive facilities at our host schools. Please apply as early as possible as we do not like to turn down children.

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Please email the completed application form (at the top of this page) to Admin@dyodulwich.com and pay by electronic bank transfer (£200) referencing your child's name. See Apply

Please contact 

  • Helena Roques (Administrator) to discuss applications & course info admin@dyodulwich.com
  • Kathryn Spencer (Director) for musical queries & concerto opportunities director@dyodulwich.com 
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