Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras
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The auditions will be IN-PERSON @ Strathmore.
Deadline to Register for an Audition: Friday, August 8, 11:59PM
Audition Registration is a TWO-STEP process.
You must complete your audition registration first, then you will be invited to an Audition Schedule to select a time.
In "Schedule > My Timeslots" must select an audition timeslot. (Scheduling Instructions)
Click here to see MCYO Membership Eligibility.
Available Ensembles/Programs - (School grades listed show full range of eligibility; eligibility is different for Strings vs. Winds/Percussion)
- Philharmonic (Grades 10-12)
- Kamerata! (Grades 10-12 - with select 9th graders)
- Chamber Ensemble (Grades 9-10)
- Symphony (Grades 8-10)
- Young Artists (Grade 6-9)
- Concert Orchestra (Grades 6-8)
- Chamber Strings (Grades 4-6)
- Preparatory Strings (Grades 3-6)
- Future Stars (Grades 2-5)
- Small Ensembles - Flutes, Clarinet, Tuba/Euphonium, Harp, Percussion
- Chamber Music Program
The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) program strives to create a seamless connection between the artistic and educational experience. Founded in 1946 as the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra, MCYO is the oldest and most established youth orchestra program in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Since 2015, MCYO has been a resident youth orchestra in the beautiful and world-class venue at the Music Center at Strathmore where it has been thrilling audiences with artistic performances from all age groups. Under the direction of MCYO Artistic Director Kristofer Sanz and MCYO Artistic Advisor Jonathan Carney, MCYO proudly ushers in its 80th season of providing a quality orchestra program for the area’s talented young musicians.
For questions, please reach out to MCYO@strathmore.org.
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.
Deadline to Register for an Audition: Friday, August 8, 11:59PM
Audition Registration is a TWO-STEP process.
You must complete your audition registration first, then you will be invited to an Audition Schedule to select a time.
In "Schedule > My Timeslots" must select an audition timeslot. (Scheduling Instructions)
Click here to see MCYO Membership Eligibility.
Available Ensembles/Programs - (School grades listed show full range of eligibility; eligibility is different for Strings vs. Winds/Percussion)
- Philharmonic (Grades 10-12)
- Kamerata! (Grades 10-12 - with select 9th graders)
- Chamber Ensemble (Grades 9-10)
- Symphony (Grades 8-10)
- Young Artists (Grade 6-9)
- Concert Orchestra (Grades 6-8)
- Chamber Strings (Grades 4-6)
- Preparatory Strings (Grades 3-6)
- Future Stars (Grades 2-5)
- Small Ensembles - Flutes, Clarinet, Tuba/Euphonium, Harp, Percussion
- Chamber Music Program
The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) program strives to create a seamless connection between the artistic and educational experience. Founded in 1946 as the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra, MCYO is the oldest and most established youth orchestra program in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Since 2015, MCYO has been a resident youth orchestra in the beautiful and world-class venue at the Music Center at Strathmore where it has been thrilling audiences with artistic performances from all age groups. Under the direction of MCYO Artistic Director Kristofer Sanz and MCYO Artistic Advisor Jonathan Carney, MCYO proudly ushers in its 80th season of providing a quality orchestra program for the area’s talented young musicians.
The Music Center at Strathmore is regarded for having one of the most beautiful and acoustically desirable concert halls in the world. The center also boasts an education center with offices, studios, and rehearsal suites to support unprecedented partnerships between Strathmore, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Washington Performing Arts, National Philharmonic, Levine School of Music, and CityDance Ensemble.
MCYO offers four full orchestras, a chamber ensemble, four string orchestras, small ensembles, and chamber music groups to over 625 talented musicians in grades 2-12.For questions, please reach out to MCYO@strathmore.org.
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.