“This activity is made possible through a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board, thanks to funds provided by the McKnight Foundation.”
Welcome to the Central Minnesota Youth Orchestra! 

The program offers youth musicians four levels of string ensembles with weekly rehearsals and concerts through the school calendar year.






2022-2023 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!


CMYO is open for new audition and returning student submissions for next year's season!  Please click on the registration link and start the process.

If you are a new family and are unsure which ensemble to choose for the audition, please contact Michael Zellgert at michael.zellgert@cmyo.org

Returning students do not need to re-audition for the same ensemble.  However, if you are looking to move up, an audition is required.

Once you have submitted your registration, a link will be sent to you for uploading your online audition.  Arrangements can be made for families who prefer an in-person audition.


REGISTRATION LINK     REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (9/6/2022)     AUDITION MATERIALS

THE PAST YEAR 2021/2022


Last season was filled with concerts, guest artists, and outreach opportunities!

Our theme, CREATION focused on how composers have used the ideas from nature to portray the experiences we hear or celebrate during different parts of the year.  Everything from waves crashes, wind blowing, to sensing the celebration of an autumn festival. 

Two season concerts were performed both in the Fall:Sounds of Nature and Spring: Lands Beyond. 

Additionally, we had the Lux String Quartet come to give a performance along with an indepth masterclass with the ensembles (Fall) and Keith Secola, Native American lecturer and song writer, join us to broaden our understanding of how the Native American culture is deeply connected to music and nature (Spring).

2022/2022 THEME: AFFLICTIONS OF HUMANITY


Humankind continues to experience many forms of afflictions - not all bad.  However, some parts make us reflect on the conflictions we face throughout our lives. Next year's themes are FALL: Love & War and SPRING: Death & Transfiguration views these forms through the eyes of the composer. 

Some of the selections will include parts of the 1812 Overture by Tchaikowsky (Fall) to Trauermusik by Hindemith (Spring).


Performance during Salem Lutheran's Foundation awarding service.  Selections including Yukiko Nishimura's Falling Water, Vivaldi's Four Season "Summer" 2nd movement, Faure's Requiem Pie Jesu, Andante Festivo by Sibelius

Learn About CMYO's Story

Get to know our history a bit better! Take a moment to read how CMYO started in 2013 and where it has been going
Mark Wood: EYS
with participating schools around the region in 2017.

Overview of CMYO's Program

Here is an overview of CMYO's programs that are offered, the costs involved, and the experiences that your child will be joining.

Schedules

Download the most recent schedule for rehearsals and concerts.  Please review the date of last release to see if you have the most recent schedule.  REGISTER HERE

Ensembles

CMYO has four ensembles determined by skill level.  Prelude, Cadenza, Intermezzo, and Encore.  Please click here for more information.  For registration, click on the registration link on the menu. 

Payments for the program are determined through the Fair Share program.  This allows any family to participate regardless of their financial situation.  No student is turned away for financial reasons.

Events

Click here to learn more to learn about upcoming events including guest artists, performances, and field trips.
INFO
P.O. Box 671
Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Email: parents@cmyo.org
Phone: (320) 227-6847
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MISSION
To provide a unique orchestral experience leading to performances that shape, educate and inspire lives of developing youth musicians in the communities of Central Minnesota.
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