Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras Our region's flagship youth orchestra program.

The mission of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras is to nurture, develop, and advance young talented musicians in a quality orchestral program.

The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) of Strathmore strives to create a seamless connection between the artistic and the educational experience. MCYO is highly regarded regionally and nationally as one of the country’s most outstanding youth orchestra programs. Founded in 1946 as the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra, MCYO is the oldest and most established youth orchestra program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. 

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AUDITION DATES
June 3 - Audition Requirements / Orchestral Excerpts have been updated
June 15 - Audition Registration OPEN
August 12-19 - Audition Week

CONCERT DATES
Ticketing will be available for purchase as we near the concert dates, on the above Event Listing.

Sunday, November 22
Sunday, December 13
Sunday, March 7
Sunday, March 14
Sunday, May 9
Wednesday, May 19
Sunday, May 23

Contact Us

For all inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

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