6-748: Founded in 1995 by Liza Grossman, Contemporary Youth Orchestra ( CYO ) is the only youth orchestra in the United States dedicated to the study and performance of contemporary orchestral literature. The orchestra is in residence at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland , Ohio , United States. Contemporary Youth Orchestra is a full orchestra that rehearses weekly at Cuyahoga Community College. CYO's regular season consists of 3-4 concerts each year, highlighted by collaborations with internationally recognized performers and composers. Joan Tower , and Christopher Rouse The orchestra's annual series 'Rock
12-647: A conductor who is also a music teacher . Some youth orchestras have been set up by professional symphony orchestras , both as a training ground for future players, and as part of their community outreach program. This is particularly common in the United States , examples including the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and the New York Youth Symphony . While a professional orchestra will receive
18-552: Is Young Euro Classic , taking place every summer at the Konzerthaus Berlin in Germany . In contrast to local youth orchestras, which include players from a city or region and thus can meet regularly, national youth orchestras are composed of musicians from all over a country. Therefore, national youth orchestras are usually organized in short-term residencies , followed by a national or international tour. For example,
24-562: The National Youth Orchestra of the United States organizes a two-week residency in New York each year, before embarking on an international tour. Depending on the cultural tradition of classical music in a country, national youth orchestras can carry significant prestige, often being led by renowned career conductors. Therefore, they are usually quite selective, requiring applications to audition and recruiting only
30-466: The Orchestra' features a different performer or band every year. Youth orchestra A youth orchestra is an orchestra made of young musicians , typically ranging from pre-teens or teenagers to those of conservatory age. Depending on the age range and selectiveness, they may serve different purposes. Orchestras for young students have the primary purpose of music education , often led by
36-410: The parts and have a few days of rehearsal, and then play several performances, youth orchestras will typically rehearse the concert program over several months. This additional time gives the conductor to coach the orchestra and teach them how to learn the many skills required of an orchestral player, including instrumental techniques and ensemble playing. A significant festival for youth orchestras
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