Education & Learning

Youth and education activities help us support emerging artists, teachers and students across Canada.

Artist training
Young Artists Program

Outstanding private instruction and chamber music coaching with career-related sessions and mentoring as well as performance opportunities including public chamber music concerts.
Artist training
Workshops & Masterclasses

Register for Masterclasses with world-renowned artists
Apprenticeships
Institute for Orchestral Studies

Become a member of the string section of the world-class National Arts Centre Orchestra as an Apprentice in the Institute for Orchestral Studies.
Watch on YouTube
Video masterclasses

Learn from world-class musicians and dance artists with our series of masterclasses, featuring maestro Pinchas Zukerman and more!
In your classroom
Musical Adventures in my school with NAC Orchestra ensembles

Invite NAC Orchestra musicians along with professionals from the community into your classroom or auditorium.
Deadline: March 17
NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition

Encourage the pursuit of excellence on the part of young instrumentalists aspiring to orchestral careers.