Central Minnesota Youth Orchestra

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Central Minnesota Youth Orchestra The Central Minnesota Youth Orchestra inspires and prepares students to become passionate leaders in their community and school programs.

Central Minnesota Youth Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2013. For more information, go to http://www.cmyo.org

MISSION

To provide a unique orchestral experience leading to performances that shape, educate, and inspire the lives of developing youth musicians in the communities of Central Minnesota.

Share-a-stand with Intermezzo and Encore along with concert highlights performed by Concordia Orchestra, Encore, and Cat...
10/27/2026

Share-a-stand with Intermezzo and Encore along with concert highlights performed by Concordia Orchestra, Encore, and Cathedral High School.

The Concordia Orchestra will perform in St. Cloud on Thursday. They have a concert in conjunction with Cathedral High School and the Central Minnesota Youth Orchestra. The concert is at 7:00 p.m. in Ritsche Auditorium at St. Cloud State University.

10/18/2026

CMYO is very grateful for the Crow River Area Youth Orchestra's parting donation to the CMYO program. With regret, CRAYO (Hutchinson) has effectively shuttered its doors. CMYO is 1 of 3 programs chosen to receive an allocation of $750.

What's Been Happening with CMYO?

We are very fortunate to have 4 collaborations this fall, most of which are given freely by staff and by the hosts who are providing the experiences. This includes Bemidji State University, Concordia College, St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra, and the schools (6 classes) of District 742 for share-a-stand experiences.

We are very grateful for rehearsal and performance spaces within our communities that continue to show support, including College of St. Benedict, First United Methodist Church, First Hope Covenant, and Salem Lutheran Church.

Consider a Donation

Please consider donating to CMYO, as this program relies heavily on funding received from grants and donations from the surrounding community.

The program strives to provide an affordable program for everyone. All performances are free to attend, and we do not turn away students for financial reasons. All experiences (field trips, concerts, etc.) are included for all students regardless of their financial situation, with no questions asked.

Upcoming Performances:

Share-a-Stand with Concordia College
Thursday, October 29th @ 7:00 pm Ristche Auditorium

CMYO's Fall Concert, Light the Way: Chasing the Dream
Sunday, November 15th @ 4:30 pm, First United Methodist Church

Share-a-Stand with St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 13th @ 3:30

We appreciate any donations received. Thank you!

UPDATED: Bemidji State University "String Orchestra Day" with Madeleine Mitchell.Students from all over Minnesota partic...
10/03/2026

UPDATED: Bemidji State University "String Orchestra Day" with Madeleine Mitchell.

Students from all over Minnesota participated: Crescendo Orchestra of Northern Minnesota, Moorhead Youth Symphony, Brainerd High School Orchestra, Edina High School, Bemidji State University, and more.

Thank you, Dr. Eric Olson, for the fabulous time and the delicious pizza!

Added a few more pictures!

CMYO Encore Ensemble was delighted to visit Tech High, North Jr. High, and Apollo High.  THANK YOU to Carlin Mayhew, Aur...
09/12/2026

CMYO Encore Ensemble was delighted to visit Tech High, North Jr. High, and Apollo High.

THANK YOU to Carlin Mayhew, Aurora MacMillan, Noah Braun, and the school students for their warm welcome and fun share-a-stand experience!

We hope to see you in CMYO!

Great job on the All State Orchestra concert today!!
08/02/2026

Great job on the All State Orchestra concert today!!

07/29/2026

CONGRATULATIONS ALL-STATE Orchestra Winners!

Have fun at camp this week!

Sujin Braun, cello
Alex Rodriguez, 1st violin
Ben Zahasky, cello

07/12/2026

Paul Sanderg, Drew Zahasky, Alex Rodriguez, and Sujin Braun performing at their third performance of the Ravel String Quartet, 1st movement.

Congratulations on a job well done!

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful members of the St Cloud Lions Club for hosting Fundraiser Coordinator Arriana Schwab a...
07/10/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful members of the St Cloud Lions Club for hosting Fundraiser Coordinator Arriana Schwab at their meeting tonight, and for their generous contribution in support of CMYO's Fall 2026 field trip!
We are deeply honored and grateful to receive your support. Your gift has a huge impact on the lives of Central MN's music students!

07/04/2026
06/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the at Lake George! We loved connecting with the community and truly appreciate everyone who chose to support us through donations or coffee purchases.
Coffee through CMYO's fundraiser with Kinder Coffee Lab is still available!
Go to kindercoffeelab.com/CMYO!
☕️🎵 Every bag of coffee purchased helps support CMYO students.
THANK YOU and stay tuned to catch us at our next community event!

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Saint Cloud, MN
56302

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