Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras

Students spend a week dedicated to honing their craft and creating beautiful music. by

Holly Filipiak

Each summer, Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) leads a weeklong camp for young violin, viola, cello, and bass players. Through a series of sessions covering topics such as music history, theory, and sightreading, along with orchestra and chamber ensemble rehearsals, these up-and-coming virtuosos spend the week surrounded by all things strings.

Summer Strings Week Music Director Jorge Orozco regularly conducts two MCYO ensembles and is an accomplished violinist who actively performs around the DMV. He is joined by a dedicated faculty of musicians who lead students through their workshops and rehearsals. Students are divided into Junior (rising grades three through six) and Senior (rising grades six through eight) groups and are provided with instruction and development according to their skill level.

The MCYO All-Star String Institute (ASSI) for invited high school musicians will happen concurrently, led by MCYO Artistic Director and Philharmonic Conductor Kristofer Sanz. ASSI is an opportunity for a select number of the area’s most talented string musicians to come together to rehearse and perform challenging string orchestra repertoire in a highly collaborative and passionate environment. This program for experienced performers provides older string students with a sense of community and deep musical relationships.

SUMMER STRINGS WEEK

Mon–Fri, July 10–14

STRATHMORE.ORG/MCYO

AUDITION FOR MCYO

Aug 16–23

Do you know a student instrumentalist interested in performing? Registration opens in June. Begin preparing by reviewing audition requirements at strathmore.org/MCYO. For students in grades 2–12.