We Are KYO
United by their love of music, elementary school through post-secondary-aged students from the Kawartha Region come together each week to fulfil their desire to deepen their musical experience.
Through our programs – the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior KYO Ensembles and UPBEAT! Downtown – we teach, guide, and foster musical growth as well as the developmental benefits of musical experience in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
We learn, we laugh, we play – literally.
Join KYO
Through lessons, rehearsals, and concert performances, KYO members develop lifelong skills of teamwork, commitment, organization, and musicianship. We support a high level of musical advancement within a supportive environment.
Find out how to become a member of KYO!
Support KYO
Supporters play an essential part in the KYO community. The Orchestras program charges a modest tuition that covers approximately 4% of operating expenses. UPBEAT! Downtown (UPBEAT) is delivered tuition-free. We rely on sponsors, donors, and volunteers to further support our inclusive orchestra and music programs and enable KYO to offer essential opportunities.
We invite you to join supporters past and present, that have helped KYO become the premier music education organization it is today.
Our Programs
Three-tiered orchestra program
Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Ensembles
String, Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion
After-school, subsidized music education program
No prior music knowledge required
Strings, Percussion, Singing, Reading Music
Additional Opportunities
MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Featuring KYO musicians, KYO hosts an annual masterclass series led by Canada's top professional musicians. Public attendance is welcome at all masterclasses.
KYO also hosts Arts enrichment workshops with facilitators from various performing arts streams.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
KYO awards annual merit scholarships. The support can be applied toward music education, such as private instruction, an instrument upgrade, or music camp fees.
Fee bursaries are also available according to proven need.
DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION Course
The Digital Music Production Course will empower you to make high quality music on your laptop or PC. We will explore recording, working with music production software, MIDI, mixing, mastering, basic songwriting and much more. Learn everything you need to know to make your own electronic music and how to promote it online successfully.
SHOWCASE CONCERT
KYO musicians have the opportunity to compete in our March 2023 Solo Work Competition and Showcase Concert!
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