The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO), is a youth orchestra program in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Along with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the National Philharmonic, MCYO is affiliated with the Strathmore music center. MCYO's programs include a harp ensemble, several chamber ensembles, three string orchestras and three full orchestras. In total, MCYO consists of over 400 young musicians in grades 4 though 12.
MCYO was the impetus for starting the Gifted and Talented program run by the Maryland State Department of Education.
The current artistic advisor for MCYO is Jonathan Carney, the concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Read more about Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras: History, Orchestras, Small Ensembles
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