Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra

Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra The mission of the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra is to educate and inspire young musicians 🎻🎶

The WCYO Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble consist of auditioned musicians ages eight to eighteen, hailing from twenty towns in Connecticut and New York. The mission of the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra is to educate and inspire young musicians through the study and performance of classical and contemporary musical works, participation in enrichment activities, and engag

ement with the community. Our program provides an opportunity to develop artistry and technique, as well as a profound understanding and appreciation of instrumental music. Our members are challenged not only to perform at the highest level, but also to build character, creativity and self-esteem, with music as their guide. Our ensembles include the Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Ensembles, and the Charles Ives Music Festival. CIMF includes a series of innovative professional artist concerts with a focus on American classical music, an advanced chamber music program for youth musicians both during the school year and at a two-week summer festival, and masterclasses and workshops for members of the WCYO.

❄️ Winter Variations ❄️Join us for an evening of music and celebration in support of the Western Connecticut Youth Orche...
01/19/2026

❄️ Winter Variations ❄️
Join us for an evening of music and celebration in support of the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra’s educational programs, including the Charles Ives Music Festival!

📅 Friday, January 23, 2026🎶 7:30-9:30 PM
📍Lounsbury House, Ridgefield

Featuring Empire Wild, WCYO Symphony Orchestra musicians, sips & sweets, and a silent auction- all benefiting young musicians in our community.

🎟️ Tickets are limited! Reserve your spot here: https://cur8.com/25122/project/135416

🎶 WCYO Alumni Night 🎶�Calling all WCYO alumni! Home for the holidays? Visiting family? Working in the area? Come reconne...
12/15/2025

🎶 WCYO Alumni Night 🎶�

Calling all WCYO alumni! Home for the holidays? Visiting family? Working in the area? Come reconnect with old friends, meet current musicians, and make music together.

📅 Thursday, December 18�
📍 East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield�
🕖 7–8 PM: Social Hour
�🕗 8–8:45 PM: Rehearse with the orchestra (bring your instrument!)

We’d love to hear what you’re up to, and there’s always a seat for you. 💙💛

�Please help spread the word to fellow alumni!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! 🎶 ☃️🎄
12/24/2024

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! 🎶 ☃️🎄

🎶⭐JOIN OUR TEAM!🎶⭐A musical ensemble is like a sports team. Every position on the team matters, and all members contribu...
11/27/2024

🎶⭐JOIN OUR TEAM!🎶⭐

A musical ensemble is like a sports team. Every position on the team matters, and all members contribute with talent, hard work, and commitment. Team members of the WCYO (Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, and our Charles Ives Music Festival chamber ensembles) include our artistic staff and faculty, our administrative staff, our board of directors, and most importantly, our youth musicians, along with the family, friends, and teachers who play a vital part in their musical journeys.

Other important members of our team are financial supporters - foundations, corporations, and individuals - that help cover the 50% of WCYO operating costs not covered by tuition.

⭐MATCHING DONATION CHALLENGE⭐

An exciting fundraising opportunity! A special group of WCYO supporters has pledged to match donations, dollar for dollar, up to $5000 between now and December 31st. This donation will help the WCYO continue its mission to educate and inspire young musicians through the study and performance of classical and contemporary musical works, participation in enrichment activities, and engagement with the community.

Make a donation today and double your impact! The pledged matching donation will double each individual donation made from now until the end of 2024 - doubling your impact! Every gift is valuable, no matter the size, and will help the WCYO reach a total fundraising goal of $10,000!

Three ways to give:

1) Vist our website to donate with a credit card or PayPal: https://wctyo.org/support/

2) Donate with Venmo at (business account)

3) Mail a check to Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra, PO Box 964, Ridgefield, CT 06877

We thank you in advance for your support and the part you play on our team!

Tomorrow! Don't miss the 2024 WCYO Fall Concert! Purchase your ticket here: https://cur8.com/schedule/item/25122/333880?...
11/23/2024

Tomorrow! Don't miss the 2024 WCYO Fall Concert!

Purchase your ticket here: https://cur8.com/schedule/item/25122/333880?event=125248&date=333880

We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance to ensure faster entry to the hall the afternoon of the concert.

Private and school music teachers and WCYO alumni attend the concert free of charge. Tell the greeter at the ticket table as you enter and be our guest!

Congratulations on a great performance to everyone that participated in the concert on Sunday! 🎶🎻🎺It was a beautiful aft...
03/05/2024

Congratulations on a great performance to everyone that participated in the concert on Sunday! 🎶🎻🎺

It was a beautiful afternoon of music. Don’t miss our next concert on June 2nd!

Do you have your tickets yet? 🎟 Join us next Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 PM at Lounsbury House in Ridgefield, for Soiré...
01/21/2024

Do you have your tickets yet? 🎟

Join us next Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 PM at Lounsbury House in Ridgefield, for Soirée - a fun evening of drinks, dessert, and marvelous music celebrating the WCYO! 🎼 This is our ONLY fundraiser of the year, and a great way to show your support of an organization that for over 20 years has connected youth musicians with exceptional musical experiences!

Reserve your tickets here: https://wctyo.org/soiree/

Wishing you an amazing and musical 2024!  🎶✨🎆
01/03/2024

Wishing you an amazing and musical 2024! 🎶✨🎆

📣Home from college, visiting family for the holidays, working in the area? Plan to join the Symphony Orchestra this Thur...
12/19/2023

📣Home from college, visiting family for the holidays, working in the area? Plan to join the Symphony Orchestra this Thursday, December 21st at East Ridge Middle School (10 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield)!

7:00-8:00 PM - Come socialize with other alumni, current orchestra members, and Eric

8:00-8:45 PM - If you would like to bring your instrument and play with the orchestra, plan to stay and join the rehearsal from 8:00-8:45 PM. We always have a seat for you! 🎶💛

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PO Box 964
Ridgefield, CT
06877

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