While DCYOP has proudly offered instrumental and ensemble training for children from age four and a half through high school for decades, how many students have actually taken this thirteen-and-a-half-year-long journey with us from start to finish? There are quite a few DCYOP “lifers,” and some families whose kids have each gone through the program […]
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Uncategorized November 30, 2022
Get to Know DCYOP: Austin Adaranijo
For our latest edition of Get to Know DCYOP, we thought it would be fun to introduce you to one of our students, horn player Austin Adaranijo. Read on to learn more about Austin, how he get started and some of his favorite experiences as both a member of our Youth Orchestra and the Washington […]
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Uncategorized November 23, 2022
Coaching Young Musicians to Connect with their Inner Voice
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Uncategorized October 27, 2022
Get to Know DCYOP: Sydney Ebersohl
DCYOP has a proud tradition of welcoming alums back to the fold over the year: Principal Conductor, Kenneth Whitley, violin and viola teaching artist, Ken Giles, Program Director, Rashida Coleman, and Board President, Robert Blaine, are just a few of the former students and parents who have rejoined our organization in new roles. This season […]
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Uncategorized October 7, 2022
DCYOP Welcomes Dr. Robert Blaine as New Board President
DCYOP is thrilled to welcome widely respected thought leader, educator, and musician, Dr. Robert Blaine, as the new president of our Board of Directors. Among the many titles that demonstrate how Dr. Blaine has distinguished himself professionally, we are proud to note that he is also a DCYOP alum! “Being in DCYOP gave me a […]