2025-2026 Season Finale Showcase
You won’t want to miss the 2025-2026 Season Finale concert featuring ALL of the NCYO’s performing ensembles: Orchestra, Philharmonic, Brass Ensemble, Junior Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Junior Woodwind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Sinfonia Strings Ensemble, and Youth Choir. Grab your tickets now!
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About the Orchestra: The Orchestra is NCYO’s premier ensemble, featuring musicians from all four instrument families under the direction of Eric Boruff.
About the Philharmonic: The Philharmonic is the perfect opportunity for intermediate and advancing string musicians to further develop their orchestral playing! Under the direction of Jen Bassett, this group will perform a wide variety of musical genres.
About the Brass Ensemble: The NCYO Brass Ensemble is our premier brass program connecting elite instruction with more experienced brass youth musicians in the local area. The ensemble is directed by Tom Burge, a member of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
About the Woodwind Ensemble: The NCYO Woodwind Ensemble is our premier woodwind program and is an exclusive opportunity connecting elite instruction with more experienced woodwind youth musicians in the local area. The ensemble is directed by Sam Sparrow, a member of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and instructor at Queens University.
About the Percussion Ensemble: The NCYO Percussion Ensemble is our brand-new percussion program and is an exclusive opportunity connecting elite instruction with more experienced percussion youth musicians in the local area. The ensemble is directed by Stephanie Wilson, principal timpanist with the Fayetteville Symphony.
About the Junior Brass Ensemble: NCYO’s intermediate brass ensemble is the perfect fit for brass students looking to learn ensemble skills. Students in the Junior Brass Ensemble will be given the necessary tools to achieve excellent fundamental technique while being introduced to chamber ensemble playing. The ensemble is directed by Andrew Fierova, a member of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and instructor at Davidson College.
About the Junior Woodwind Ensemble: NCYO’s intermediate woodwind ensemble is the perfect fit for wind students looking to learn ensemble skills. Students in the Junior Woodwind Ensemble will be given the necessary tools to achieve excellent fundamental technique while being introduced to ensemble playing. The ensemble is directed by Nick Ritter, a member of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
About the Sinfonia Strings Ensemble: The NCYO’s Sinfonia Strings Ensemble is a beginning to intermediate strings ensemble for student musicians under the direction of Julia Fierova.
About the Youth Choir: NCYO Youth Choir is a welcoming choral program for young singers that emphasizes musical excellence, joyful participation, and community through singing. Under the direction of Renata Berlin, singers develop healthy vocal technique, musicianship, and ensemble skills through engaging rehearsals and carefully chosen repertoire. Instruction is designed to meet singers where they are while encouraging growth, confidence, and collaboration.
Supporting Young Musicians: By attending this concert, you not only treat yourself to an extraordinary musical experience but also support the dreams and aspirations of our talented young musicians. Your presence in the audience helps nurture the next generation of musicians, ensuring music continues to thrive in our community.
Don’t miss this fantastic showcase – book your tickets now!