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,… Read More »Backstage with NCYO: Auditions
Students may register to audition for a performing ensemble at www.ncyo.com/register .
Instrument Discovery Days let students and families try out all of the instruments that comprise the orchestra. Students and attendees will be guided through their experience with each instrument by experienced musicians and instructors. The decision to learn an instrument can be a big one, IDD gives kids the opportunity to find what sparks their interest… Read More »Family Concert & Instrument Discovery Day
Join us for the first-ever showcase of the NCYO's newest musicians from our educational classes! The concert will feature our Brass, Woodwind, Percussion Challenge, and Prelude Strings students. This is an opportunity to see the next generation of young musicians take the stage for the first time! About the Brass Challenge class: The Brass Challenge provides an incredible and… Read More »Educational Classes 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! Get Spring 2026 Season Tickets and enjoy the entire concert series! About the Orchestra:… Read More »2025-2026 Season Finale Showcase
Students may register to audition for a performing ensemble at www.ncyo.com/register .
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… Read More »Backstage with NCYO: College Admission
GET YOUR TICKETS! Kick off the 2026-2027 season with NCYO at our first-ever student chamber recital. Hosted at the beautiful St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Davidson, this recital will feature performances of members of our Orchestra. Admission is free, but tickets are required for entry. Get Fall 2026 Season Tickets and enjoy the entire concert… Read More »Fall 26 Concert Series: Chamber Recital
GET YOUR TICKETS! The North Carolina Youth Orchestra will be hosting its fourth annual Faculty Recital on September 27, 2026 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church on the campus of Davidson College. Our team, primarily comprised of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra musicians, will be performing an exciting range of solo and chamber musical works. Program details to… Read More »Fall 26 Concert Series: Faculty Recital
GET YOUR TICKETS! The North Carolina Youth Orchestra hosts its first concert in its Fall 2026 Concert Series. NCYO Ensembles lead the program with the Orchestra taking the stage after intermission for its debut performance at Cain Center. Program to be announced. Get Fall 2026 Season Tickets and enjoy the entire concert series! About the… Read More »Fall 26 Concert Series: Ensembles & Orchestra
GET YOUR TICKETS! The North Carolina Youth Orchestra hosts its second concert in its Fall 2026 Concert Series, featuring performances by NCYO’s new Youth Choir followed by Sinfonia Strings Ensemble and Philharmonic. Program to be announced. Get Fall 2026 Season Tickets and enjoy the entire concert series! About the Youth Choir: The NCYO Youth Choir… Read More »Fall 26 Concert Series: Youth Choir, Sinfonia, & Philharmonic
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 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… Read More »Backstage with NCYO: Summer Festivals
