Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras

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Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras
Also known asMCYO
Origin Bethesda, Maryland
GenresClassical
Years active1946 (1946)-present
LabelsSter-Art, JNL Recordings
MembersExecutive Director
Cheryl Jukes
Artistic Director
Position Currently Vacant
Music Director
Position Currently Vacant
Past membersFounder
Chester Petranek
Artistic Director Emerita
Olivia W. Gutoff
Website MCYO.org
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The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) is a youth orchestra program in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. [1] Along with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the National Philharmonic, MCYO is affiliated with the Strathmore music center. MCYO's programs include a harp ensemble, several chamber ensembles, three string orchestras and three full orchestras. [2] In total, MCYO consists of over 450 young musicians in grades 3 though 12. [3]

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MCYO was the impetus for starting the Gifted and Talented program run by the Maryland State Department of Education.

History

Founded by Chester Petranek, former supervisor of music for the Montgomery County schools, in 1946. MCYO originally stood for Montgomery County Youth Orchestra, later changing to the current wording of Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras.

Currently there are over 400 young musicians involved in MCYO selected from over 1200 aspiring musicians.

Orchestras

Small Ensembles

References

  1. "History - Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra". Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Archived from the original on October 2, 1999. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
  2. Lenhart, Jennifer; Michael Toscano. "The Arts, From Classroom to Concert Hall", The Washington Post , Washington, D.C., February 3, 2005. Retrieved on 2010-06-15.
  3. "About". Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  4. "MCYO Preparatory Strings". Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2010.