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NSGSO: That's where the music takes you......

Be a part of the largest musical Scouting & Guiding event in the UK Birmingham: 26th July—2nd August 2015 

Meet Scouts and Guides from across the UK at this week-long residential course, including performances 

The NSGSO meets every year for a fantastic week's course of music and activities. This year is our 40th year and the course will be held in Birmingham from Sunday 26th July to Sunday 2nd August 2015. The week will culminate in two evening concerts in Birmingham City centre on Friday 31st July and Saturday 1st August together with a Saturday matinee specifically for local Scouts and Guides. More detailed information can be found on the application form.

To apply for the 2015 course go to: apply.nsgso.com

All applicants must be:
- A Member of the The Scout Association or Girl Guiding.
- Aged 13-25 by the start of the course (26th July 2015)
- Proficient player of a least one orchestral instrument (Grade 5 or above, including equivalents)

Further Information 
The cost of the course is £445, payable in three instalments. The course cost includes full board, accommodation, rehearsals and workshops with a professional conductor and sectional tutors, uniform for new members, transportation during the week and social activities including a visit to an outdoor activity centre. For help with funding you should first contact your group, then district and then county. You can of course do your own fundraising for this event.

If you wish to use this course for your DofE, QSA or QGA residential then this year must be the first time that you have attended.

Closing date for applications - 7th February 2015.