American Youth Chamber Orchestra

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American Youth Chamber Orchestra AYCO is Chicago’s leading youth orchestra for ages 7–18, offering orchestral and chamber programs, clinics, and masterclasses. Audition today!🎶

We help young musicians grow, perform in concerts, and prepare for future opportunities in music and beyond.

🎻 Auditions Are Open for Spring 2027! 🎶Is your young musician ready to take the next step in their musical journey? Amer...
10/13/2026

🎻 Auditions Are Open for Spring 2027! 🎶

Is your young musician ready to take the next step in their musical journey? American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) is opening auditions for Spring 2027, offering young musicians an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and experience the joy of playing in an ensemble.

✨ Limited spots available! Don't wait to give your musician the opportunity to perform, learn, and grow alongside other talented young artists.

🎼 Ready to audition? Contact American Music Institute today to learn more and secure your spot!

🔗 Visit aycomusic.org

Help Your Students Take Their Music to the Next Level!Give your band and orchestra students an inspiring opportunity to ...
09/29/2026

Help Your Students Take Their Music to the Next Level!

Give your band and orchestra students an inspiring opportunity to learn, grow, and perform with the American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO).

Our Band & Orchestra Clinics help young musicians strengthen their technique, ensemble skills, confidence, and musicianship through focused instruction and hands-on musical experiences.

Perfect for schools, music programs, and student ensembles looking to enhance their students' musical development.

Bring AYCO to your students!
Contact us https://www.aycomusic.org/band-and-orchestra-clinic/

Is Your Child Ready for Chamber Music?Chamber music gives young musicians the opportunity to do more than play their ins...
09/24/2026

Is Your Child Ready for Chamber Music?

Chamber music gives young musicians the opportunity to do more than play their instrument — it teaches them how to listen, collaborate, communicate, and perform as an ensemble.

If your child is ready to grow as a musician and experience the joy of making music with others, chamber music could be the next step!

🎻 Help your young musician take their playing to the next level.

Learn more and explore chamber music opportunities at aycomusic.org

More Than Music. A Journey of Growth.Watching your child grow as a musician is something you never forget.From building ...
09/21/2026

More Than Music. A Journey of Growth.

Watching your child grow as a musician is something you never forget.

From building confidence to performing with an ensemble and discovering a deeper love for music, AYCO gives young musicians an opportunity to grow both on and off the stage.

Hear from an AYCO parent about their child’s musical journey.

Ready to take the next step?
Learn more about the American Youth Chamber Orchestra and auditions at aycomusic.org

🎻 New Blog: 5 Signs Your Child Is Ready for a Youth OrchestraIs your child ready to take their musical journey to the ne...
09/17/2026

🎻 New Blog: 5 Signs Your Child Is Ready for a Youth Orchestra

Is your child ready to take their musical journey to the next level?

Joining a youth orchestra can help young musicians build confidence, strengthen their skills, learn teamwork, and experience the joy of performing with other talented musicians.

Our new blog shares 5 signs that your child may be ready for a youth orchestra — and what to consider before taking the next step.

Read the blog and discover if AYCO could be the right fit for your young musician!

👉 Read the full blog and learn more about AYCO: https://shorturl.at/tx7PL

🎻 5 Benefits of Joining a Youth Chamber OrchestraWhat can a youth chamber orchestra teach beyond music? So much more! Fr...
08/25/2026

🎻 5 Benefits of Joining a Youth Chamber Orchestra

What can a youth chamber orchestra teach beyond music? So much more! From building confidence and teamwork to developing listening skills and musical expression, chamber music can help young musicians grow both on and off the stage. 🎶

Discover the 5 benefits of joining a youth chamber orchestra in our latest AYCO blog!

👉 Read the blog - https://shorturl.at/UXjsm

🎻 Meet Our Fall Faculty: Bing Jing Yu 🎻With a passion for music education and ensemble performance, Bing Jing Yu will he...
08/15/2026

🎻 Meet Our Fall Faculty: Bing Jing Yu 🎻

With a passion for music education and ensemble performance, Bing Jing Yu will help inspire our young musicians to grow, collaborate, and develop their musical artistry. 🎶

✨ AYCO Fall Semester starts September 21!

👉 Auditions are open! Register now at aycomusic.org

🎻 We Are Looking for You!Join the American Youth Chamber Orchestra this fall and take your musicianship to the next leve...
08/07/2026

🎻 We Are Looking for You!

Join the American Youth Chamber Orchestra this fall and take your musicianship to the next level!

🌟 Auditions are Now Open
📅 Fall Semester Starts: Sept 21st

Open to talented young musicians ready to perform, collaborate, and grow in a supportive orchestral environment.

✅ Chamber Music & Orchestra Training
✅ Experienced Professional Faculty
✅ Performance Opportunities
✅ String, Wind, Brass, Percussion & Piano Students Welcome

🎵 Ready to become part of something extraordinary? Learn more at aycomusic.org

🎻 Auditions are Open for the American Youth Chamber Orchestra! 🎻Are you a dedicated young musician looking to take your ...
06/25/2026

🎻 Auditions are Open for the American Youth Chamber Orchestra! 🎻

Are you a dedicated young musician looking to take your skills to the next level? Join a community of talented students, perform inspiring repertoire, and gain valuable ensemble experience with the American Youth Chamber Orchestra.

✨ Grow as a musician
✨ Study with world-class musicians from Juilliard, Oberlin, Berklee, and other top music conservatories around the world.

🎶 Don't miss your opportunity to be part of one of the area's premier youth orchestras.

👉 Apply today - https://www.aycomusic.org/

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Clarendon Hills
Chicago, IL
60514

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 1:30am
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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