VCYO CYORC - Calgary Youth Orchestra

Course description

The Calgary Youth Orchestra (CYO) is the flagship orchestra in Mount Royal Conservatory's orchestral program. Internationally recognized as one of Canada's leading youth orchestras, the CYO provides solid training in orchestral playing. CYO alumni can be found in such world-renowned ensembles as the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as all major Canadian orchestras. The orchestra performs periodically in collaboration with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and since 1970 it has regularly toured internationally.

Along with Classical masterworks, the CYO’s repertoire often includes Light Classics, Jazz, Klezmer, Film music and other types of popular music. Acceptance into the orchestra is by competitive audition.

Applies towards:

• Academy Program for Young Artists - Senior, Guitar Certificate of Completion : Large Ensembles and Optional courses
• Academy Program for Young Artists - Senior, Piano Certificate of Completion : Large Ensembles and Optional courses
• Academy Program for Young Artists - Senior, Strings Certificate of Completion : Large Ensembles and Optional courses
• Academy Program for Young Artists - Senior, Winds Certificate of Completion : Large Ensembles and Optional courses
• Advanced Performance Program, Brass Extension Certificate : Large Ensembles and Optional courses
• Advanced Performance Program, Guitar Extension Certificate : Large Ensemble and Options courses
• Advanced Performance Program, Piano Extension Certificate : Large Ensembles and Optional courses
• Advanced Performance Program, Strings Extension Certificate : Large Ensembles and Optional courses
• Advanced Performance Program, Woodwinds Extension Certificate : Large Ensembles and Optional courses