Founded by Paul van Dongen in 1965, the Niagara Youth Orchestra is the premiere training ground for young orchestral musicians under twenty-five years old in the Niagara Region. Led by professional coaches and conductors who are affiliated with orchestras across the province, musicians in the Niagara Youth Orchestra receive extensive music education and performance experiences through regular concert seasons and special events. Our musicians come from all over the region including Grimsby, Beamsville, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and St. Catharines.
Concert Orchestra
The Concert Orchestra provides young musicians with the opportunity to develop their skills by working with coaches and the conductor, exposing them to challenging music in both their individual ensemble groups and as an orchestra as well as providing them with performance experience.
Symphonic Orchestra
The Symphonic Orchestra provides an excellent training ground for young musicians who have had a minimum of two years of private instruction on their instrument. Many NYO musicians continue to pursue professional music careers. Music repertoire is chosen to help build their knowledge of great Classical and contemporary works. There is a mix of elementary, high school and some university musicians in this group.
Training Program
The Training Program launched in 2014 and is intended for aspiring musicians aged 7 and up. These group beginner lessons are led by professional coaches affiliated with orchestras across Ontario. No audition or experience is necessary, but you must supply your own orchestral instrument and music stand.
CONTACT THE NIAGARA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
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For placement interview inquiries or questions, please contact us!
Email: music@niagarayouthorchestra.org
Mailing Address: 12-111 Fourth Ave., Suite #148, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3P5