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The Murfreesboro
Youth Orchestra aspires to increase community awareness of and participation in the musical experiences of the youth of our area by promoting the optimum musical development and education of the young musicians through the study and performance of a diverse curriculum of challenging ensemble music.
Admission into the Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra and Preparatory String Orchestra is by audition only. Membership is open to students in or below grade 12. Students must be a member of their school music organization on their orchestra instrument OR be enrolled in ongoing private lessons if no school ensemble exists, in order to remain a member in good standing. Membership is based on musical ability. Orchestra members are selected without regard to gender, race, religion, creed or nationality.
ELIGILBILITY Membership in the MYO
is open to young musicians from ages 8 to 19. This season 76 student musicians from 5 counties and 21 Middle Tennessee
schools who perform with the MYO
and PSO.
REQUIREMENTS Members must either participate in their school instrumental music programs or take private music lessons and pass an audition.
COSTS Click here for more information on tuituion and discounts.
AUDITIONS All members must audition each year prior to placement. Placement is based on proficiency.
REHEARSALS MYO Click here. MYJO Click here. PSO Click here
PROGRAMS All orchestras perform two subscription concerts each season in the Hinton Music Hall in the Wright Music Building (MTSU School of Music) on the MTSU campus. The MYO, MYJO and PSO take Music To Go Tours to many area schools in order to provide free, live musical education opportunities to school children. There are numerous opportunities to work with guest artists and to perform new compositions each season. Members of the MYO and MYJO may also participate in an ensemble outside of the larger group.
ORCHESTRAS Young musicians can find an orchestra
to fit their individual needs and interests. Each orchestra and
ensemble is led by its own highly qualified conductor.
MURFREESBORO YOUTH ORCHESTRA
A full orchestra for the most advanced musicians.
MURFREESBORO YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
An ensemble for students interested in focusing on Jazz.
PREPARATORY STRING ORCHESTRA
An orchestra for string students with a minimum of one year of
traditional instruction or Suzuki students at the Book II level.
We would love to see you in the MYO!
The MYO creates a musical
education experience and discipline that nurtures a lifelong love
and respect for the arts. Over 70 hours of rehearsal and instruction
are provided each season in addition to performance opportunities.
The Wright Music Building is located at 1439 Falkinberry Drive
on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Visitors are always
welcome at rehearsals.
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