Photo｜Tat Keng, TEY

Building on its long history of commitment to music education and promotion, the NSO launched its "NSO Youth Program" at the end of 2020. The program provides a platform for music education of top talent through a variety of formats made possible by corporate partners and collaborations with educational institutions, including:

• Masterclasses 
• Rehearsals
• Side-by-side orchestral performances with bothetween professional and young musicians 
• On-campus performances in remote areas
• Conveying students from rural areas for concert hall performances 

The "NSO Youth Program" is the brainchild of NSO Music Director Jun Märkl, who has had extensive experience developing young music talent in European and American orchestras. Together with Maestro Märkl, the panel of instructors comprise former and current NSO principals and soloists, who provide the young musicians with professional instruction.

Photo｜Tat Keng, TEY

Photo｜Tat Keng, TEY

The Program has already visited such remote areas as Nangwang Community in Taitung, Fuli Township in Hualien, Mudan Township in Pingtung, Wulai District in New Taipei, Jianshi Township in Hsinchu, Wufeng Township in Hsinchu , Xiju Island in Lianjiang County, Dongyin Island in Lianjiang County, Ren'ai Township in Nantou, and Yuchi Township in Nantou. This is in addition to regular professional music coaching taking place in major cities, including Taipei, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Hsinchu.

Photo｜Tat Keng, TEY