The Montgomery County Youth Orchestra is a 10-week program open to students of all skill levels between the ages of 8-18 years old in the Montgomery County and surrounding areas.  Led by conductor and accomplished violinist Elijah Bui and colleagues, MCYO seeks to inspire young people to discover their full potential through creativity and performance.  Empowering and supporting students in developing the discipline required to accomplish musical goals, MCYO endeavors to provide artistic opportunities for all people and enhance the quality of cultural life in our community. 

Orchestra II

This orchestra is for students with more than 2 years of playing experience. 

Rehearsals focus on continuing mastery of fundamental string techniques, more complex rhythms, and increased level of difficulty in music.  Students are generally playing pieces using 1-2 octave scales (3 scales for some first violins) and solos similar to those found in Suzuki books 2 and 3 or similar methods.  Based on individual student proficiency, some students may be requested to also be enrolled in private lessons as well.

*if there are not enough students to make Orchestra II, advanced students will work in an ensemble together for the last half hour of class.*

Summer Ensembles

Our summer semester is an excellent opportunity for students to work together in smaller groups, based on skill level, with more personal attention and instruction for each ensemble.  These groups will consist of 3-5 students each.  Students will study and perform pieces respectively selected to promote advancement of their current skill level.

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