Welcome to the 2024-2025 Season!

Welcome to the 65th season of DCYOP! On September 14th, we welcomed 573 students to Takoma Elementary School for the first day of program, including our beginners who were introduced to a brand new instrument for the very first time and all the other young musicians in our nine progressive ensembles that range from the 50+ musician-strong Debut Orchestra, our beginner string ensemble, to the nearly 100 members of our full symphonic Youth Orchestra.

As the DCYOP family grows, we are excited to continue expanding our programs in response to the needs and interests of our students. In addition to our beginner classes and ensembles, we offer a range of supplementary programs, from free music theory classes for beginner ensemble student to holistic workshops supporting socio-emotional wellness through our Whole Musician Masterclass series to scholarship and mentorship opportunities through our Talent Development Program and our participation in the Washington Musical Pathways Initiative. We’re also seeing record participation in our chamber music program and a wave of interest in the new JazzDC Youth Ensemble, a brand new ensemble representing a joint partnership between DCYOP, DC Jazz Festival, and Sitar Arts Center.

We are excited to begin a new year filled with music, friendships, and growth, and look forward to sharing the magic with you over the months to come!