Göteborgs Konserthus Swedish National Orchestra Academy

SNOA (formerly UGSO) is made up of the students of the 2 year international master's program in symphonic orchestra playing at the University of Music and Drama in Gothenburg. The training is unique in its kind and is conducted in collaboration with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the Gothenburg Opera. The orchestra projects also include students from the bachelor's program in classical music – a 3 year program where the student focuses on chamber music playing and individual development on their instrument. Students from other music colleges are invited to participate in and supplement the orchestra. Each academic year, the Swedish National Orchestra Academy performs eight orchestral productions. Internationally well-known conductors and soloists are engaged. Recently, Simon Crawford-Phillips, Jurjen Hempel, Vince Mendoza and Daniela Musca have been guests of the orchestra. Among the soloists are pianist Christian Zacharias, cellist Amalie Stalheim and violinist Isabelle van Keulen. The orchestra also collaborates with the opera education at the University of Theater and Music. SNOA is an ambassador for the University of Gothenburg, which supports the concert and tour activities.