Worcester Youth Baroque Orchestra
A chamber orchestra that focuses on repertoire and performance practise from the Baroque Era. A highly competitive ensemble, average size is 10-15 students. Enrollment is open to all string students and a few limited spots for wind and brass players. Te orchestra performs masterworks by Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann and Bach, as well as the lesser known gems from the Baroque Era. The orchestra performs in small intimate venues with a limited but focused rehearsal period. Two sessions are given, Fall and Spring, with the spring session providing opportunities for students to play Baroque concertos with the orchestra.
Director: Jonathan Brennand & Luke Morrissey
Director: Jonathan Brennand & Luke Morrissey
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Fall Schedule
Tuesday Evenings, 6pm to 8pm at Auburn High School Generally from late September through early November Spring Schedule Tuesday Evenings, 6pm to 8pm at Auburn High School Generally from late January through early March Concert: November & March Tuition: $150 (For students enrolled in WYSO or WYJP) $200 (For students not enrolled in a WYO large ensemble) |
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School Music Program Participation Policy:
WYO training and performance opportunities are intended to supplement school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each musician participates in his/her school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum. As WYO helps to advocate for the school music programs, music educators help promote and encourage their students to participate in WYO. This policy has been a very important way to build both programs and to build community and a positive reputation for WYO. As regards the school music participation policy, WYO recognizes that some school music classes may conflict with other school core curriculum, electives, and AP classes. In such cases, WYO believes the musician’s family must make the best academic choice for their child.
WYO training and performance opportunities are intended to supplement school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each musician participates in his/her school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum. As WYO helps to advocate for the school music programs, music educators help promote and encourage their students to participate in WYO. This policy has been a very important way to build both programs and to build community and a positive reputation for WYO. As regards the school music participation policy, WYO recognizes that some school music classes may conflict with other school core curriculum, electives, and AP classes. In such cases, WYO believes the musician’s family must make the best academic choice for their child.
