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 : Optional Ensembles and Courses
- Academy Program for Young Artists - Senior, Piano Certificate of Completion : Optional Ensembles and 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
Auditions Information
Auditions for the 2024-25 season are now open. Acceptance into the orchestra is by competitive audition early June each year and is open to students aged 14 to 24. Applicants must fill out the CYO Audition Form and sign-up for an audition date and time using the links below. Auditions will take place between June 4 and June 12 2024. Please make sure to read all the information carefully and be sure you are aware of the audition requirements.
All students, new and returning, are required to audition for CYO. Please fill out the Audition Information Form linked above before selecting an audition time. If you have any questions or concerns regarding auditions, please contact Audition Assistant Aine Kay Sison at asiso421@mtroyal.ca for assistance.