The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

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The primary goal of the Peabody Youth Orchestra is to enrich the lives of participating musicians, and their audiences, through the rehearsal and performance of orchestral repertoire at the highest possible level.

A result of this process of music making in the Peabody Youth Orchestra is that it cultivates in each member his or her own sense of responsibility, commitment, self-discipline, confidence and poise – key ingredients for success in any field.  We encourage our students to appreciate high standards of artistic excellence, which can support the individual’s continuing musical understanding for a lifetime.

The Peabody Youth Orchestra is open to advanced middle through high school age musicians in all strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. This is the premiere orchestra in the Peabody Preparatory Orchestra program, concentrating on standard orchestral repertoire in a high-level learning and performing experience. Rehearsals are typically on Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Baltimore main campus. Two to three full-length concerts are given each year, including performances with faculty and guest artists as well as accompanying the winner of the Preparatory Concerto Competition. Complete symphonies and concerto accompaniments are performed.

Membership is open by audition only and previous orchestra/ensemble experience is preferred. Everyone is welcome to audition for the orchestra regardless of whether or not the student studies privately in the Preparatory. (Only students who study privately in the Peabody Preparatory are eligible to participate in Preparatory recitals and competitions, including the Concerto Competition.) 

 Students in Individual Instruction at the Preparatory

 
Students Not in Individual Instruction at the Preparatory

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