Junior Conservatoire of Music celebrates ten students selected for the National Youth Orchestra 2026
Ten young musicians from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Junior Conservatoire of Music have been selected to join the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) 2026.
Representing a wide range of instruments and leadership positions, the musicians take their place among some of the UK’s most passionate and talented emerging performers, playing with one of the most inspiring youth orchestras in the world.
Those selected from RCS Juniors are:
- Lucy Arbuckle – Horn
- Magnus Campbell – Horn
- Alasdair Cottee – Oboe Principal
- Emily Hathaway – Percussion Joint Principal
- Henry Jones – Percussion Joint Principal
- Zuzanna Kujawa – Flute
- Rhona Langford – Horn
- Isla MacFadyen – Double Bass String Leader
- Jack Traynor – Tenor Trombone Principal
- Malcolm Wong – Violin
Visit NYO to meet the musicians and read their Q&As.
Matthew Chinn, Head of the Junior Conservatoire of Music, said: “We are incredibly proud of these outstanding young musicians. Their achievement reflects not only their individual dedication and ability, but also the creativity, discipline, and community that underpin their learning at the Junior Conservatoire.
“To see so many of our students represented at this national level is a wonderful recognition of their hard work and of the exceptional teaching and support provided by our faculty. We can’t wait to see what they achieve as part of the NYO in 2026.”
The Junior Conservatoire of Music provides an engaging and comprehensive programme of weekly lessons, classes and ensembles, taught by leading performers and teachers.
A welcoming, diverse and inclusive community, Juniors Music has supported generations of young people to fulfil their musical potential, enabling them to access a host of exciting higher education possibilities.
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