MCYO Summer Winds and Percussion

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore

Summer Winds and Percussion

The Music Center

Tuesday evenings in June & July 2026
June 30, July 7, 14, 21 and 28
All sessions will be from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Rising Grades 7-9

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Location

The Music Center at Strathmore

Tuition

Tuition: $145 per student
Application Fee: $25 (applied towards tuition and non-refundable)

For other age groups, visit:

Junior Strings Group (Rising Grades 3-6)
Senior Strings Group (Rising Grades 6-8)

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DEADLINE EXTENSION: June 1, 2026

MCYO is excited to announce our 2nd season of Summer Winds and Percussion!

Current middle school band students will reinforce ensemble skills, refine fundamental performing skills, and make friends with musicians across the county under the direction of Andrea Cameron (Band Director and Concert Orchestra Conductor) and Scott Cameron (Director of Tuba Euphonium Ensemble).

CAMP INCLUDES

Band ensemble rehearsals led by Directors Andrea and Scott Cameron
Technique sessions focusing on fundamentals
Skill building, ensemble playing practice, and tips
 Study of recent band arrangements (Grade levels: 1.5 to 2.5) with an emphasis on works by under-represented composers
 Preparation for MCYO auditions in August

MUSICIAN REQUIREMENTS

Open to students who play traditional concert band instruments currently in grades 6-8 and have participated in a school program in the last school year.
Interested rising 6th graders should contact the office: [email protected]

Participants must have taken one year of daily music class on their own instrument.

Private lessons are not required for this camp.

Musicians must be able to read music and feel comfortable sightreading independent parts within an ensemble setting.

Musicians must bring their own instrument and music stand.

AUDITION INFO

Current MCYO Musicians, no audition is required. 
Non-MCYO musicians applying on Flute, Alto Saxopone and Percussion will need to upload a video audition with their application.
Non-MCYO musicians applying on Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Tenor Saxophone, and Baritone Saxophone can either 1) upload an audition video or 2) submit a letter of recommendation from their Band Director.
The video should include a solo piece of the student’s choice, which can be from the school method book. Professional recording not necessary; home recording accepted. No accompaniment required. Please see the Application form below for the video upload link.

Cancellation Policy:

Application fees are non-refundable
Two-weeks before the start of camp (until June 16, 2026): $50 refund
Less than two weeks (starting June 17, 2026): No refund

For more information, contact [email protected]

Application Form

Info

Please submit one form for each musician. Do not add multiple musicians in one form.

Consent for storing submitted data

Yes, I give permission to store and process my data

Parent/Guardian Information

Email Address

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Primary Phone Number

Musician Information

First Name of Musician

Last Name of Musician

Years Played

School Student Attends

Private Teacher Name (Not Required)

Private Teacher Email Address (If applicable)

Was the student part of any other orchestras or ensembles this season? If so, please list.

Optional Video (Non-MCYO Musicians Only)

Upload Information

If the student did not participate in MCYO this season, an audition video is required for ONLY Flute, Alto Saxophone and Percussion applicants. The video should include a SOLO PIECE, which can be from the school method book, without piano accompaniment. Musicians will be placed in the appropriate classes according to their level.

For non-MCYO students who play Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Tenor Saxophone and Baritone Saxophone can either:
1. Submit a letter of recommendation from their band director OR
2. Upload an audition video using the Dropbox link below

Dropbox Link

UPLOAD VIDEO HERE

Do you wish to upload a video?

Yes, I uploaded my child's video

No, I will upload later (deadline: June 1)

Applicant is an MCYO musician this season, so I do not need to upload a video

No, I will be emailing a letter of recommendation from my child’s Band Director to [email protected] (deadline: June 1)

Confirmation

Once you press “submit,” you will be directed to a link to submit the $25 application fee. Please note that you will NOT receive a separate email confirmation of submission, but please be assured that we have received your registration.

Tuition payment for accepted students is due by June 1, 2026.

Thank you for your registration!