Our Orchestras
The Delaware County Youth Orchestra (DCYO) is an orchestra for advanced students, usually in high school.
Students from all geographic areas are welcome to audition. Qualifications for admission are outstanding musical ability and the desire and dedication required to perform as an orchestral musician.
DCYO holds rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from September through May at Ardmore Presbyterian Church in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. In addition to regular rehearsals, professional musicians coach sectional classes each trimester. DCYO has a mandatory 2-day retreat in the fall, and a second mandatory 1-day retreat in the winter. The orchestra performs concerts in the fall, winter, and spring. DCYO students may optionally participate in Performance Hour.
YMO
The Young Musicians’ Orchestra (YMO) is an orchestra for intermediate students of all ages.
Students from all geographic areas are welcome to audition. YMO is an intermediate-level orchestra performing standard original classical works and quality high-school-level arrangements.
YMO holds rehearsals on Thursday evenings from September through May at Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Pennsylvania. In addition to regular rehearsals, professional musicians coach sectional classes each semester. YMO has a mandatory 1-day retreat in the fall, and a second optional 1-day retreat with their DCYO colleagues in the winter. The orchestra performs concerts in the fall and spring. YMO students have the optional opportunity to play at Performance Hour.