The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS) is committed to introducing musical experiences to Scotland’s young people. NYOS is unique within Europe in providing a breadth of experience in classical, chamber, contemporary and jazz music for its students, through its eight performing ensembles. The organisation's various ensembles undertake regular, critically acclaimed national and international concert tours, in collaboration with world renowned conductors and soloists. NYOS regularly commissions new works from Scottish composers and has produced several CD recordings of its ensembles’ work.