About VaCO

Whether you’re a top musician coming to the end of school or you’re preparing for the profession at Music College or University, Vacation Chamber Orchestras (VaCO) can help prepare you for the years ahead.  Browse through the pages in this section to find out:

• What’s on offer
• Who it's for
  
• When & Where it takes place
• Why it’s a great thing to do
• How to apply
  
• History & Alumni
  

“The finest, most fun orchestral training you can get”

Jon Thorne, Professor of Viola at RCM, RWCMD, and Viola in the Badke Quartet

Forthcoming Courses

VaCO Easter Course 2012 7-14 April 2012 Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors - The Jonas Centre, Redmire

VaCO Summer 1 Course 21-28 July 2012 Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors - The Jonas Centre, Redmire

VaCO Summer 2 Course 24 August - 1 September 2012 The Cotswolds

VaCO Christmas Course 27-30 December 2012 Yorkshire Dales

Forthcoming Concerts

Aldborough Church Tuesday 10 April

Stokesley Parish Church Thursday 12 April

Kirkby Lonsdale Church Wednesday 11 April

St Cuthbert's Church, Pateley Bridge Friday 13 April

St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth Saturday 14 April