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DCYOP Hosts Inaugural Generations Concert on May 12, 2026

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In a first-of-its-kind concert, DCYOP is hosting a Generations concert featuring advanced, young musicians of the DCYOP Virtuosi who will be performing in South Africa this summer and first generation DCYOP alum, Chris Royal on trumpet. The magical evening of music will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, Sprenger Theatre, located at 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Reserve a seat through the Atlas Box Office online at this link. DCYOP Alumni in attendance are invited to join a free Alumni after-party at Henceforth following the concert and may reserve a seat here.

Dr. Royal performs as a freelance trumpet player for the National Philharmonic Orchestra, the Alexandria Symphony, the Harrisburg Symphony, and several chamber ensembles in the Washington , DC metropolitan area. He is an associate professor at Howard University and a DCYOP alum.

3rd Annual Community Day Open to Families Across the Region

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Join us for a day full of music, energy, and connection, where kids can explore instruments, families can hang out, and everyone gets to be part of something special at Takoma Elementary School on Saturday, April 25 -10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

The event is FREE and open to the public and all families are welcome.

We will also have free concerts by the DCYOP Youth Orchestra at 10:15am and the Wind Ensemble and Young Orchestra at noon. Plus, arts & crafts, an instrument petting zoo where children can explore instruments and music, a trackless train ride, caricature artist, facepainting, food trucks, a game truck and so much more. Area businesses and organizations will be there as well to support the event and offer their information and products to attendees.

The event is co-sponsored by DCYOP and the Takoma Elementary School PTO.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.dcyop.org/community-day-2026/

Welcome to DCYOP’s Spring 2025 Concerts

Posted on by DCYOPAdmin

Our Spring 2025 concerts will be taking place on Saturday, May 17th, and Sunday, May 18th at the UDC Theater of Arts. Performances will take place at the following times and are open to the public.

Saturday, May 17th
11:30am – Beginners
3:15pm – String Ensembles
5:30pm – Wind Ensembles & Jazz

Sunday, May 18th
1:00pm – Repertory Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
4:00 PM – Young Virtuosi & Youth Orchestra

The UDC Theater of the Arts is located at 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008. Parking is available in the adjacent UDC parking garage or on the street. All events are free and open to the public!

Summer Intensive Program Offers Musical Instruction – June 30 through July 18, 2025

Posted on by DCYOPAdmin

The DC Youth Orchestra Program (DCYOP) is pleased to announce it’s Passport to Summer intensive musical program for youth during the summer of 2025. The program, designed for complete beginners to advanced student musicians is open to children and youth in grades 1 to 12.

DCYOP faculty and conductors will work with students in orchestral string, wind, brass, and percussion to sharpen their musical skills in both small and large ensemble settings, expand their repertoire, and create new bonds and friendships.

Programs for young students who have not yet started an instrument are designed to help them learn more about orchestral music and explore which instrument is right for them. The last day to register for the summer program is April 30, 2025.

Programs will be held at the MacFarland Middle School, located at 4400 Iowa Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011. Tuition for these programs varies by skill level and income. Assistance programs and payment plans are available.

For more information or to register, visit our Passport to Summer page.

 

Welcome to DCYOP’s Winter 2024 Concerts

Posted on by DCYOPAdmin

Our Winter 2024 concerts will be taking place on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th at the UDC Theater of the Arts. Performances will take place at the following times (click the links for full digital concert programs):

Saturday, December 14th
1:00pm – Debut Orchestra, Concertino, Sinfonia, and the JazzDC Youth Ensemble
4:00pm – Premiere Winds, Young Artists Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble

Sunday, December 15th
2:00pm – Repertory Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic
4:00 PM – Community reception in the upper level lobby of the theater
5:00pm – Youth Orchestra

The UDC Theater of the Arts is located at 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008. Parking is available in the adjacent UDC parking garage or on the street. All events are free and open to the public!