RETURNING ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS:

The Kawartha Youth Orchestra (KYO) runs instrumental ensembles from September through June.

2022-2023 Ensembles and courses:

– JUNIOR (JKYO): small group instrument lessons for new musicians – Two class times available Tuesdays 6:00-6:50 pm OR Tuesdays 7:00-7:50 pm

– INTERMEDIATE (IKYO): entrance by placement audition; weekly ensemble orchestra with sectionals for musicians with typically 2+ years of experience on their instrument – Thursdays 6:00-7:45 pm

– SENIOR (SKYO): entrance by placement audition; weekly ensemble orchestra with sectionals for accomplished musicians – Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm (exact schedule available after registration; each musician is typically required for up to 3 hours each Sunday)

– PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: contact us to register; weekly small group percussion lessons and ensemble rehearsal; performs with SKYO. Sunday afternoons.

– DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSE:  This 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.