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Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras | |
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| Also known as | MCYO |
| Origin | Bethesda, Maryland |
| Genres | Classical |
| Years active | 1946-present |
| Labels | Ster-Art, JNL Recordings |
| Members | Executive Director Cheryl Jukes Artistic Director Position Currently Vacant Music Director Position Currently Vacant |
| Past members | Founder Chester Petranek Artistic Director Emerita Olivia W. Gutoff |
| Website | MCYO.org |
The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) is a youth orchestra program in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.[1] Along with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the National Philharmonic, MCYO is affiliated with the Strathmore music center. MCYO's programs include a harp ensemble, several chamber ensembles, three string orchestras and three full orchestras.[2] In total, MCYO consists of over 450 young musicians in grades 3 though 12.[3]
MCYO was the impetus for starting the Gifted and Talented program run by the Maryland State Department of Education.
- ^ "History - Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra". Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Archived from the original on 1999-10-02. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- ^ Lenhart, Jennifer; Michael Toscano. "The Arts, From Classroom to Concert Hall", The Washington Post, Washington, D.C., February 3, 2005. Retrieved on 2010-06-15.
- ^ "About". Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Retrieved 2013-03-29.