Hackney Training Orchestra provides young players in KS2/3/4 with an opportunity to play in a large ensemble, developing their musicianship, sight-reading and general confidence in music-making.

• Hackney Training Orchestra is open to players in Year 4 and above
• Applicants must be of Grade 2 standard or higher. Applicants need not necessarily have taken a Grade 2 exam but should be able to play and sight-read to the level expected for Grade 2 players
• No audition is necessary for HTO. Players become members by recommendation from their instrumental tutor or school music teacher, or by applying directly to HMS
• Applicants must either live in the borough of Hackney or attend a Hackney school

Membership to HTO costs £35 per term for young people attending a Hackney school, and £45 for those living in Hackney but going to an out of borough school.  Costs for Pupil Premium families are £15 per term.

To apply to join Hackney Training Orchestra, please complete this application form.

For further information, please email xanthe.sarr@hackney.gov.uk.