Worcester Youth String Orchestra
Our string orchestra is an excellent way for younger string players to develop their ensemble technique as well as focus on their skills as emerging violinists, violists and cellists. Each week the orchestra focuses on scales, arpeggios and works on their own string repertoire. Most students are in 4th to 6th grade. We highly encourage our younger string players to play in this group as it provides them with an excellent foundation in their instrumental development. The string orchestra usually performs 1-2 pieces with the Philharmonic in every concert.
Director: Jack Corbett
Rehearsals: Sundays, 2pm to 3pm, Auburn High School
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.
Director: Jack Corbett
Rehearsals: Sundays, 2pm to 3pm, Auburn High School
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.
