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MCYO develops over 600 grade 2-12 musicians, connecting the artistic & educational experience. Est. 1946. Dir. Kristofer Sanz

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Take a peek inside our @mcyorchestras master class led by @poiesisquartet! 🎻

Ahead of their sold-out Music in the Mansion concert, Poiesis Quartet shared insights with MCYO students on traditional string quartet repertoire, phrasing, and the importance of building trust between ensemble members.

We’re proud to connect our students with world-class musicians and provide learning opportunities like these!

#MarylandClassicYouthOrchestras #YouthEnsemble #StringQuartet #Masterclass #MusicEducation by @mcyorchestras

Wednesday nights at the Music Center with @mcyorchestras ✨

Every Wednesday, hundreds of young musicians in grades 2–12 fill the building with music as they rehearse, make new memories, and grow together.🎻

🎥: Here's a little look behind-the-scenes at rehearsal!

#MCYO #YouthOrchestra #Rehearsal #BehindTheScenes #StrathmorePresents by @mcyorchestras

A quick update for our MCYO auditionees: ONLY accepted Philharmonic musicians have received their placement notification at this time, as Philharmonic begins its season this Saturday, August 29. Please check the Acceptd Messages or notifications.

Placement notifications for all other ensembles are still being finalized and, as previously announced, will be sent tomorrow, Friday, August 28.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we finalize our rosters. We’re excited to welcome everyone back for a new MCYO season! by @mcyorchestras

Ever wonder what makes @mcyorchestras so special?

Many of our musicians spend their summers at MCYO Summer Camps, where days are filled with intensive rehearsals, as well as intensive team bonding activities. 💞

It's all part of what makes the MCYO community so unique.

#YouthOrchestra #behindthescenes by @mcyorchestras

Inside tech rehearsal for The White Swan 🦢

Follow @kristofersanz as he works with the @mcyorchestras Philharmonic to shape an immersive retelling of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.

🎥 Watch the full behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, link in bio.

#MarylandClassicYouthOrchestras #StrathmorePresents #YouthOrchestra #MusicEducation by @mcyorchestras

Last month, @mcyorchestras students joined @musicschoolofde for an unforgettable tour of New York City, culminating in a performance at Carnegie Hall.

From exploring the city to making music together, the trip was filled with lifelong memories.✨

🎥 Watch highlights from their journey!

#YouthOrchestra #fieldtrip #tour #musiceducation by @mcyorchestras

by @mcyorchestras

Take a look around! Experience a 360° preview of what our MCYO All-Star String Intensive musicians have been working on this week. LINK IN BIO for Interactive Video.

Join us tomorrow (7/10) at 7:30 PM at The Music Center at Strathmore for an inspiring evening of music featuring some of our region's outstanding young string musicians. We can't wait to share the culmination of this incredible intensive with you! by @mcyorchestras

Unforgettable night at @wolf_trap! MCYO's Flute Choir joined the stage with @dcflutes, opening for @lizzobeeating and the @natsymphonydc. Still on cloud nine! 🤩🎶 Huge thanks for the incredible opportunity! 💫 by @mcyorchestras

A glimpse of what high school musicians can create in just five days 🎻

Last summer’s MCYO All-Star String Intensive performs @florianchristl’s “Close Your Eyes.”

This year’s students take the stage for "Dreams and Hallucinations" on Friday, July 10, an immersive concert featuring top youth string musicians from across the region.

📅 Friday, July 10
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 The Music Center at Strathmore

#MarylandClassicYouthOrchestras #MusicEducation #LiveMusic #FreeConcert #DMVMusic by @mcyorchestras

“I’ve been to performances where you could close your eyes and think you were listening to a professional orchestra from a major city. They play at that level.”

Noreen Friedman shares what stands out about the MCYO Philharmonic as the ensemble prepares to perform "The White Swan."

🎥 Watch the full behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, link in bio.

#MarylandClassicYouthOrchestras #StrathmorePresents #YouthOrchestra #MusicEducation by @mcyorchestras

What makes MCYO Philharmonic so special?

@mcyorchestras Artistic Director Kristofer Sanz reflects on the passion, dedication, and risk-taking behind the ensemble’s performance of The White Swan, an immersive retelling of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.

🎥 Watch the full behind-the-scenes video on YouTube—link in bio.

#MarylandClassicYouthOrchestras #StrathmorePresents #YouthOrchestra #MusicEducation by @mcyorchestras