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Ensembles

DCYOP offers nine different ensembles designed to meet students at every stage of their musical journey.

Students ages 5 – 18 from across the Washington metropolitan area who have any experience playing an instrument are welcome to audition for and join any of our ensembles, which meet on Saturdays at Takoma Elementary School throughout the school year.

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Every student who auditions to join the program will be placed in an ensemble. While beginner to intermediate ensembles may consist of only string, wind or brass instruments, our advanced ensembles are full symphonic orchestras that combine string, wind, brass, and percussion instruments. As part of the orchestral program, DCYOP may offer chamber music for intermediate and advanced students during the school year or summer.

Auditions for ensembles may be accepted on a rolling basis. Please visit our Registration page for more information on how to audition.

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Program details

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Youth Orchestra

Youth Orchestra

Most advanced ensemble
DirectorEvan Ross Solomon
Rehearsal time9:00-11:45am
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Young Artists Orchestra

Young Artists Orchestra

Intermediate string orchestra
DirectorMatthew Paiz
Rehearsal time9:00-11:45am
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Concertino Orchestra

Concertino Orchestra

Early-intermediate string ensemble
DirectorJosalyn Walker
Rehearsal time1:15-3:30pm
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Youth Philharmonic

Youth Philharmonic

Advanced full orchestra
DirectorKenneth Whitley
Rehearsal time9:00-11:45am
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Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble

Intermediate ensemble for woodwinds, brass and percussion
DirectorTerrance Newman
Rehearsal time9:00-11:45am
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Premiere Winds

Premiere Winds

Introductory winds ensemble and continuation of group lessons
DirectorKeith Kelsey
Rehearsal time9:00-11:15am
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Repertory Orchestra

Repertory Orchestra

Advanced full orchestra
DirectorAmylia Barnett
Rehearsal time12:45-3:30pm
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Sinfonia Orchestra

Sinfonia Orchestra

Continuing early-intermediate string ensemble
DirectorRachel Pereira
Rehearsal time1:00-3:30pm
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Debut Orchestra

Debut Orchestra

Introductory string ensemble and continuation of group lessons
DirectorRachel Pereira
Rehearsal time9:00-11:15am
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Tuition and financial assistance

Tuition covers lessons/sectionals, rehearsals, concerts, evaluations and master classes. While the average cost per student is $1200 per year, DCYOP subsidizes tuition for all students to make its programs affordable and accessible. We offer additional financial assistance to all students on a sliding scale and a scholarship experience for intermediate and advanced students.

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