February 21, 2026 [Davidson, North Carolina] – On Saturday, February 21, NCYO hosted another interactive Instrument Discovery Day (IDD) at Davidson United Methodist Church. To add to the excitement of the day, Orchestra performed a… Read More »NCYO Hosts First Ever Family Concert + Instrument Discovery Day
December 6, 2025 [Huntersville, North Carolina] – On Saturday, December 6 all of NCYO’s performing ensembles came together to present an exciting holiday showcase. This performance marked the first time this season that audience members… Read More »NCYO Ensembles Present Holiday Showcase
December 5, 2025 [Huntersville, North Carolina] – The holiday season is a busy time for orchestras, and NCYO is no exception. Audiences had several opportunities to enjoy performances from NCYO throughout the first weekend of… Read More »It’s The Most Musical Time Of The Year
The North Carolina Youth Orchestra is excited to announce a new event series, Backstage with NCYO, designed to give students, families, and the community valuable insight into the many opportunities available through music. Each session… Read More »NCYO Launches New Informational Series: Backstage with NCYO
November 29, 2025 [Cornelius, North Carolina] – Members of NCYO’s Orchestra and Philhamonic braved the cold to welcome Santa, entertain festival goers, and ring in the holiday season as the opening act at Light Up… Read More »Orchestra and Philharmonic Brave Cold for Light Up Cornelius
November 15, 2025 [Huntersville, North Carolina] – NCYO’s Junior Brass Ensemble, Junior Woodwind Ensemble, Sinfonia Strings Ensemble, and Philharmonic took the stage at Ambassador Christian School Saturday afternoon to present their fall repertoires. Each ensemble… Read More »Junior Ensembles Delight Audience with Fall Concert
On October 25, NCYO students had the opportunity to spend the morning at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for an inspiring Day on Campus experience. The visit offered students an inside look at… Read More »NCYO Spends Day On UNCC Campus
The North Carolina Youth Orchestra is excited to announce a new event series, Backstage with NCYO, designed to give students, families, and the community valuable insight into the many opportunities available through music. Each session will… Read More »NCYO Launches New Informational Series: Backstage with NCYO
October 20, 2025, [Mooresville, NC] The NCYO Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, and Orchestra presented a captivating evening of music at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville for their fall concert. Each group… Read More »Fall Concert Showcases Talent and Musical Range
October 12, 2025 [Huntersville, North Carolina] The North Carolina Youth Orchestra is excited to announce a new event series, Backstage with NCYO, designed to give students, families, and the community valuable insight into the many… Read More »NCYO Launches New Informational Series: Backstage with NCYO