Christchurch Youth Orchestra - CYO
The CYO is the flagship ensemble of the Christchurch School of Music, made up of top young musicians aged 25 and under.
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CYO Experience
Young people inspired through shared musical performance.
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Concert programme 2024
Concert One - 18th May
Concert Two - 27th July
Concert Three - 23rd November
Christchurch Youth Orchestra Concert Two - 2024
CYO Presents - "Transformations"
Featuring Ashley Brown Playing the Premiere of a Concerto by Patrick Shepherd
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Join us for an unforgettable musical journey with the Christchurch Youth Orchestra as they present "Transformations" on Saturday, 27 July at 3:30pm. Experience the powerful "Wreckers Overture" by Ethel Smyth, the vivid imagery of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," and the world premiere of a cello concerto by local composer Patrick Shepherd, featuring the extraordinary talent of cellist Ashley Brown.
Don't miss this captivating afternoon presented to you by our talented young musicians.
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We're so proud of our Youth Orchestra and Youth Concert Band who both received platinum awards at the recent Music Works Ensemble Festival Aotearoa (MEFA) in Wellington.
Such a great result.
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Congratulations on a 2023 Gold Award and the Percussion Prize - Christchurch Youth Wind Orchestra
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