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ABOUT
Canada Youth Chamber Orchestra
Since 2019, CYCO has provided exceptional orchestral training for youth string students, with weekly sessions led by distinguished coaches from top orchestras like the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra.
CYCO consists of two orchestras, Senior and Junior, with all members auditioning at the start of the school year. We focus on developing leadership, rhythm, musicality, technical skills, and ensemble performance.
Students perform in multiple concerts yearly, featuring classical repertoires and movie soundtracks. Highlights include a 2023 concert in Kuala Lumpur with the Selangor Philharmonic Orchestras. Our final annual concert features professional brass and woodwind players.
Outstanding students and OYMI Music Festival winners often perform as soloists. CYCO members also benefit from masterclasses with renowned Canadian musicians.
2026-2027 Canada Youth Chamber Orchestra
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Senior Orchestra
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Intermediate Orchestra
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Junior Orchestra
Application fee: $50
Application deadline: September 9th, 2026
Tuition fee (Senior and Intermediate Orchestra): $950 (September, 2026-June, 2027. Including all rehearsals, performances and other opportunities)
Tuition fee (Junior Orchestra): $695 (September, 2026-June 2027. Including all rehearsals, performances and other opportunities)
Rehearsals: 7:00pm-9:00pm on Monday evening (excluding holidays and breaks)
Rehearsal location:
1. 105 Gibson Centre (105 Gibson Dr, Markham, ON)
2. Infiniti Strings Hall (351 Ferrier St #1 Markham, ON)
Concerts:
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A.Y. Jackson Secondary School Outreach Concert (TBD)
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1st Semester Concert (TBD)
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2nd Semester Concert (TBD)
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Year End Concert (TBD)
Registration and Audition
Please fill in the registration form and press the "submit" button when you have filled out all the forms. Please send $50 by Etransfer to info.cyco2024@gmail.com
Audition time slots will be sent via email in September after the application deadline. Auditions for the 2026-2027 Canada Youth Chamber Orchestra Season will take place on Monday, September 21st, at the Infiniti Strings Music Hall. Based on the auditions, accepted students will be placed in the Senior Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra or Junior Orchestra. A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available for outstanding students based on their audition performance.
2026-2027 CYCO Audition Information
Eligible Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass
Audition repertoires: A solo work of participant's own choice (5 mins)
Audition Date: September 21st, 2026
Audition Location: Infiniti Strings Hall (351 Ferrier St #1 Markham, ON)