We Are KYO
United by their love of music, 100 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 two program streams – The Orchestras and UPBEAT! Downtown (UPBEAT), 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 what you need to know 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
Beginning musicians through advanced
String, Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion
Musicians 8-28 years of age
After-school music education program
No prior music knowledge required
Music Fundamentals, Choral, String, Winds, & Percussion
Children 6-18 years of age
Upcoming Events
ScheduleADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
KYO/PSO APPRENTICESHIP
In partnership with Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO), musicians of The Orchestras senior ensemble rehearse and perform in this year-long orchestral apprenticeship under the tutelage of PSO’s Music Director/Conductor and section principals.
MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS
An annual masterclass series lead by clinicians from Canada’s top orchestras, and enrichment workshops with facilitators from various performing arts streams expand learning opportunities for all musicians. Public attendance is welcome at all masterclasses.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
Every season, KYO awards merit scholarships to students to be applied toward their music education – ie. lessons, instrument upgrade, music camp, etc. Fee bursaries are available for all students according to proven need.
Composition Project
Using their own creativity and artistic expression, The Orchestras musicians learn to master elements of musical theory by creating, structuring and performing their own composition.
CONCERTO CHALLENGE
Musicians from The Orchestras junior and senior ensembles have the opportunity to compete in the annual Concerto Challenge.
OUR CONDUCTING ARTISTS
Dr. ALEXANDER CANNON
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR,
THE ORCHESTRAS &
UPBEAT! Downtown
SKYO
MARILYN CHALK
JKYO
THE ORCHESTRAS
JOHN FAUTLEY
FARM TEAM: WINDS, PERCUSSION
THE ORCHESTRAS
ROSE LORANGER
FARM TEAM: STRING
THE ORCHESTRAS