The mission of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras is to nurture, develop and advance young talented musicians in a quality orchestral program.
The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) of Strathmore strives to create a seamless connection between the artistic and the educational experience. MCYO is highly regarded regionally and nationally as one of the country’s most outstanding youth orchestra programs. Founded in 1946 as the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra, MCYO is the oldest and most established youth orchestra program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Upcoming MCYO Events
SUN MARCH 16 | 2PM
SUN MARCH 16 | 7PM
WED APRIL 9 | 7PM
East County Strings Gala Concert
The Music Center
The area’s most talented young orchestral musicians
MON JULY 7 | 9AM
MCYO Summer Strings: Junior
Off Campus
MON JULY 7 | 9AM
MCYO Summer Strings: Senior
Off Campus
March Concert Series – ASCEND
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• 7pm @ Strathmore Hall – YA, SYM, CE
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - Small Ensemble Concert
• 7pm @ Strathmore Mansion - Clarinet Choir, Junior Flute Choir, Chamber Music Groups
Sunday, March 16, 2025
• 2pm @ Strathmore Hall — FS, PS, CS, Senior Flute Choir
• 7pm @ Strathmore Hall — PHIL, K!, Harp Ensemble
May Concert Series – CELEBRATIONS
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• 7pm Concert @ Strathmore Hall — YA, SYM, CE
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Small Ensemble Concert: Flutes & Clarinet Choirs, Harp Ensemble
• 7pm Concert @ Montgomery College: Rockville - Music Building
Sunday, May 18, 2025
• 2pm @ Strathmore Hall – FS, PS, CS, K!
• 7pm @ Strathmore Hall – CO, PHIL
Programs & Ensembles
Meet the ensembles of MCYO
Audition
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Media Gallery
Listen to the MCYO's performances
Contact Us
For all inquiries, please email us at MCYO@strathmore.org
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