“The District of Columbia Youth Orchestra personifies what this country is all about: it aspires to perfection, knows no race, and creates beauty for an audience of families” – Mayor Walter E Washington
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Flutist Anthony Trionfo Brings Virtuoso Talents to DCYOP Masterclass
Last month, we had the great pleasure of welcoming acclaimed flutist Anthony Trionfo to DCYOP, where he gave a masterclass featuring some of our top flute students. Anthony is not just a prize-winning... READ MORE
Reflections from the Home Office
by Betsy Purves, Director of Development It’s a story we can repeat in our sleep these days: when the pandemic hit, everything about the way we learn and work changed. For DCYOP, this... READ MORE
Lessons From a Pandemic: What we learned may surprise you
By Liz Schurgin, Executive Director This week marks the two-year anniversary of the start of the DC pandemic shutdown. Everything about how the DC Youth Orchestra Program operates changed overnight — and kept... READ MORE
Get to Know DCYOP – Ruben McFarlane
Get to Know DCYOP is a regular feature that introduces you to some of the many people who make DCYOP the amazing organization that it has been for over sixty years. Visit our blog... READ MORE