Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras
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Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras | |
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Also known as | MCYO |
Origin | Bethesda, Maryland |
Genres | Classical |
Years active | 1946 | -present
Labels | Ster-Art, JNL Recordings |
Associated acts | Strathmore Music Center |
Website | MCYO.org |
Members | Executive Director Cheryl Jukes Artistic Director Music Director Position Currently Vacant |
Past members | Founder Artistic Director Emerita |
The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) is a youth orchestra program in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.[1] Along with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the National Philharmonic, MCYO is affiliated with the Strathmore music center. MCYO's programs include a harp ensemble, several chamber ensembles, three string orchestras and three full orchestras.[2] In total, MCYO consists of over 450 young musicians in grades 3 though 12.[3]
MCYO was the impetus for starting the Gifted and Talented program run by the Maryland State Department of Education.
History[]
Founded in 1946.
Currently there are over 400 young musicians involved in MCYO selected from over 1200 aspiring musicians.
Orchestras[]
- The Preparatory Strings, a string orchestra for musicians in grades 3 through 5. Founded in 2010.[4]
- The Chamber Strings, a string orchestra for musicians in grades 4 through 6. Founded in 1995 as the String Ensemble.
- The Young Artists, a full orchestra for musicians in grades 6 through 8. Founded in 1972 as the Prep Symphony.
- The Symphony, a full orchestra for musicians in grades 8 through 10. Founded in 1964 as the Junior Symphony.
- The Chamber Ensemble, a small string ensemble for musicians in grades 9 through 11. Founded in 2004 as the Sinfonia, and was the Chamber Orchestra until 2013.
- The Philharmonic, a full orchestra for musicians in grades 10 through 12. Founded in 1946 as the Senior Symphony.
Small Ensembles[]
- Senior Flute Choir
- Junior Flute Choir
- Clarinet Choir
- Harp Ensemble
References[]
- ^ "History - Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra". Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Archived from the original on 1999-10-02. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- ^ Lenhart, Jennifer; Michael Toscano. "The Arts, From Classroom to Concert Hall", The Washington Post, Washington, D.C., February 3, 2005. Retrieved on 2010-06-15.
- ^ "About". Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
- ^ "MCYO Preparatory Strings". Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
Categories:
- American youth orchestras
- Bethesda, Maryland
- 1946 establishments in Maryland
- Musical groups established in 1946
- Orchestras based in Maryland
- Youth organizations based in Maryland