Experience the Enchantment as our Training Program and Concert Orchestras take you on a journey through some of the most beloved tales of our time. You will be delighted by the talents of our young musicians.
Join us at Calvary Church, 89 Calvary St. in St. Catharines.
Tickets: Adults - $20, Seniors - $15 & Students - $5
Join us for our favourite tradition, NYO’s Holiday Open House.
Current musicians, alumni, family, friends, community members and others are invited to play holiday favourites with us. Please arrive at 8:45AM to pick up your music and rehearsal starts at 9AM. Invite your family and friends to join us for the concert at 11:30AM. Please PAY WHAT YOU CAN at the door and bring some non-perishable food items for Community Care.
Location: Calvary Church, 89 Scott Street, St. Catharines
Unfinished Business — A Concert of Brilliant Incompletions 🎶
Presented by the Symphonic Orchestra of the Niagara Youth Orchestra
Directed by Mike van Dongen
Step into an afternoon where mystery meets musical mastery. The Symphonic Orchestra of the Niagara Youth Orchestra invites you to Unfinished Business, a dynamic program built around works that continue to inspire wonder—finished or not.
Featuring:
Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony — a legendary work of beauty, emotion, and unanswered questions
Rossini’s electrifying La gazza ladra Overture — a fireworks display of energy and precision
Sibelius’s powerful Finlandia — a stirring anthem of resilience and national spirit
Admission paid at the door: $20-Adult, $15-Senior and $5-Student
Calvary Church, 89 Scott Street, St. Catharines
3PM
Join us as we celebrate the Niagara Youth Orchestras 60th anniversary and support the future of music education in the Niagara region. Lets ensure that the NYO continues to be a vibrant and thriving force in our community for generations to come.
To complement the musical feast, your ticket includes a delicious hors doeuvres, perfect for enjoying while you immerse yourself in the sounds of the NYO. There will also be a cash bar, an opportunity to buy some swag and a look at our history through photographs and media releases, providing a chance for some to reminisce with a walk down memory lane.
Join us for our annual Chamber Concert featuring our many musicians in sectionals, small ensembles, solos, duets and more. The location is Calvary Church, 89 Scott Street in St. Catharines. We look forward to seeing you at 3PM.
Come out and show off your trivia prowess while supporting Niagara’s premiere youth orchestra!!
Doors Open - 6pm
Trivia Starts - 7pm
Enjoy LIVE music, a FUN Trivia with emcee Brian Salmon from 91. 7 GIANTFM morning show and support the orchestra by purchasing items from our Silent Auction. A cash bar for food and drink will be open as you enjoy FREE snacks at your table. We encourage you to buy a table of 8 in advance and don’t forget some table decor. There will be prizes for the Trivia Winners and for the BEST Table Decor! We look forward to seeing you.
Tickets are available through Jenn at music@niagarayouthorchestra.org
Inviting all alumni, current members, past members, parents, family, friends and community members to share the joy of seasonal music in a large mass orchestra concert. If you are wishing to play your instrument with us, please arrive to the gym at 8:45am to pick up music. The rehearsal will begin at 9am and the concert will begin at 11:30am.
Entry: Cash donation and a non-perishable food item. We will be collecting for Community Cares
Hear the sounds of our local talented orchestral musicians as the Niagara Youth Orchestra takes on Rossini, Dvorak, Telemann and Khachaturian. The concert, held at Calvary Church in St. Catharines will begin at 3:30pm on November 30th and is directed by Mike van Dongen. We look forward to seeing you there!
Our Training Program and Concert Orchestra will set music to local author, Kari-Lynn Winters’ book, On the Line, read by Brian Salmon of 91.7 GiantFM.
Entry: Adults $20| Seniors $15| Students $5
**Please arrive 15 minutes early to be ready to play at the following times
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Symphonic Orchestra
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM - Concert Orchestra
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Training Program
All families are invited! Please remember to fill out the form and let us know how many people will be attending and how many hot dogs and/or veggie dogs you would like. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs.
