Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra

08/11/2026

🎶 Now Accepting High-Level Wind Players! 🎶
This season, our Chamber Orchestra is opening auditions for a limited number of spots for advanced wind players!

🎷 Eligible Instruments:
Flute | Oboe | Clarinet | Bassoon | Horn | Trumpet

📋 Audition Requirements:
• Solo Piece: 1 solo piece (2–3 mins) showcasing your musical and technical range.
• Orchestral Excerpts: 1–2 standard excerpts of your choice. (Need suggestions? Email [email protected])
• Sight-Reading: A short excerpt focusing on rhythm, accuracy, and articulation.

📅 Have scheduling conflicts with marching band or other extracurriculars? We still highly encourage you to audition!

👉 Sign up for an audition here: https://www.biyo.us/auditions.html

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Thank you to the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra for performing a concert for our passengers aboard Tacoma yesterday afternoon as part of our 75th Anniversary celebration. We appreciate our ferry communities wanting to join our festivities!

Video description:
Young students play instruments inside a ferry passenger cabin while a conductor directs and ferry riders watch.

06/08/2026

🎼 STANDING OVATION FOR OUR CONDUCTOR! 🎼
We want to take a moment to say thank you to our incredible conductor, Ryan Farris, for bringing this milestone year to such a spectacular close.

This entire season would not have been possible without his vision, patience, and unwavering dedication. From the very first rehearsal to today's beautiful performances—including our 25th-anniversary commissioned piece—his leadership has inspired everyone to play their absolute best. 👏👏👏

Thank you for a truly unforgettable year of music, Ryan. We are so grateful for everything you do, and we can’t wait to see what musical adventures you lead us into next season! 🚀🎶

06/04/2026

🌟 SO PROUD OF THIS CREW! 🌟
With our final concert of the 2025–2026 season coming up, we want to take a moment to applaud the incredible young musicians who make up this orchestra.

This past year has been defined by their dedication, countless hours of rehearsal, and an absolute passion for music-making. Watching them grow as individuals and come together so beautifully as an ensemble has been an absolute joy. They have played their hearts out all season long, and they deserve a massive round of applause! 👏👏👏

This Sunday, they hit the stage one last time for a fantastic program, which even includes a special 25th-anniversary commissioned piece written just for BIYO. Come fill the seats and show them the enthusiastic audience they’ve earned!

🗓️ June 7@3pm
📍 Bainbridge Performing Arts
🎟️ Tickets: Pay-what-you-can
Let’s celebrate these amazing musicians! 🎶✨

06/04/2026

🎻 ONE. LAST. TIME.
We are hitting the stage for our absolute last youth orchestra concert of the 2025-2026 season! Come support the music, celebrate the seniors taking their final bows, and hear some incredible pieces.

Most excitingly, we will be performing "Wings On the Water" by Alan Lee Silva—commissioned specifically by the BIYO for our 25th anniversary and receiving its world premiere this weekend!

You do not want to miss being a part of BIYO history.
🗓️ When: Sunday, June 7
📍 Where: Bainbridge Performing Arts
🎟️ Tickets/Info: Pay-what-you-can

Let’s close this milestone season on the perfect note. See you there! 🙌🎶

02/23/2026

Please join us on March 1@3pm!

02/14/2026

No ‘Minor’ feat here! 🎼 Our Youth Orchestra superstars went side-by-side with the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra this weekend to bring Dvořák’s 8th to life. From the birdcalls in the woodwinds to that glorious brass finale, these students didn’t miss a beat. Bravo to all! 👏🎶

01/01/2026

Happy 2026!

12/03/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! For families looking for a meaningful way to give back today, consider supporting our Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra thru One Call for All. Help us enrich the lives of our talented young performers and keep the beautiful sound of music thriving on the Island! https://onecallforall.org