National Youth Arts Wales
As part of an agreement between WJEC and local authorities in Wales, WJEC manages the National Youth Orchestra of Wales and National Youth Theatre of Wales. These are part of National Youth Arts Wales, supported by WJEC in partnership with the Welsh Amateur Music Federation.
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