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 […]
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Uncategorized July 4, 2022
#DCYOIBERIA Day 7 & 8: The Grand Finale
Before we knew, it was time for our final concert of the tour, scheduled to take place at the CajaGRANADA Cultural Center. Feeling at their peak, the orchestra poured every last bit of energy they had into the final concert, bringing this tour to a triumphant close. It was wonderful to finish out the tour […]
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Uncategorized July 2, 2022
#DCYOIBERIA Day 5 & 6: Hitting Our Stride in Malaga
Day 5 started off with another wonderful and intense morning of rehearsals with our new friends from Orquesta Promusica. Feeling ready and even more excited for our concert than the day before, we took a much-needed lunch break in the charming city center of Málaga. Everyone had a chance to explore its winding marble streets […]
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Uncategorized June 30, 2022
#DCYOIBERIA Day 3 & 4: ¡a España!
Still riding high from our triumphant opening concert at Ruínas do Carmo, we bid farewell to Portugal and made the long drive to our first stop in Spain: Seville, the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia. Our first stop was a visit to the massive Cathedral of Saint Mary of the […]
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Uncategorized June 28, 2022
#DCYOIBERIA Day 2: Music Under the Stars
Today was our day to really soak up lovely Lisbon in all its glory. We started with a walking tour of the Belém, a district of the capital city that is home to some of Portugal’s most iconic sites. Our first stop was the Tower of Belém, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built […]
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Uncategorized June 27, 2022
#DCYOIBERIA Day 1: Bóm Dia, Lisboa!
We were treated to a spectacular welcome dinner in the former ballroom of the house, an ornate room decorated with crystal chandeliers that cast a warm light on the gilded wood panels and mirrors that cover its walls along with ornate frescos. During the course of our meal, we enjoyed a truly special performance of […]