North Carolina Youth Orchestra

2023 Christmas Holiday Party!
2023-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lake Forest Church Huntersville, 8519 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States

Light Up Cornelius!
2024-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States

Parent Orientation // Student Season Kick-Off Party
2024-08-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S Main St, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States

JMcLoughlin Fundraiser
2024-12-16 | NC

National Anthem Performance at Charlotte Checkers Game
2025-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | NC

Instrument Discovery Day
2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Bailey Middle School, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States

Kendra Scott Fundraiser
2025-04-03 | NC

Backstage with NCYO: Auditions
2026-01-31 09:00 - 10:30 | NC
Join us for a free youth orchestra-focused event as we host a helpful informational session centered on audition preparation for young musicians. Students and families will learn practical strategies for building an effective practice plan, selecting audition repertoire, preparing scales and excerpts, and developing confident performance habits. We’ll also discuss what adjudicators typically listen for, how to manage nerves, and how to make the most of your warm-up and audition day experience. This session will conclude with an audience Q&A. Young musicians and their families from across the Charlotte region and beyond are invited to attend, whether your student is preparing for youth orchestra auditions, honor orchestras, summer festivals, or other opportunities.
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April 18 - Auditions
2026-04-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S Main St, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
Students may register to audition for a performing ensemble at www.ncyo.com/register .

Auditions - May 16
2026-05-16 08:30 - 12:30 | Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S Main St, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States

Backstage with NCYO: College Admission
2026-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 8600 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
Join us for a free youth orchestra-focused event as we host representatives from UNC Greensboro, UNC Charlotte, Davidson, and more for a free informational session discussing the college admissions process, preparation for college, and collegiate musical study followed by an audience Q&A. Young students and musicians as well as their families from across the Charlotte region are invited to attend. This session will be on Saturday, September 5 at 10am at St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Huntersville and will have helpful information for all, whether or not your student has plans to study music in college.
Backstage with NCYO is a special series of free independent educational and informational events with helpful resources for students and families across the Charlotte region and beyond.

Backstage with NCYO: Summer Festivals
2026-11-14 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 8600 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
Join us at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Huntersville for an engaging and informative session focused on summer music opportunities. Students, parents, and families will be able to learn about participating in summer festivals and camps, hear first-hand experiences from previous attendees, and meet representatives from regional programs at our informational fair. Whether you’re exploring your first summer music experience or planning your next step toward an advanced program, this event will help you discover the many ways to grow musically, connect with peers, and make the most of your summer.

Backstage with NCYO is a special series of free independent educational and informational events with helpful resources for students and families across the Charlotte region and beyond.
