OAKLAND
YOUTH
ORCHESTRA

OYO - Youth Making Music

OYO Open House
Your chance to observe, listen, enjoy, and have questions answered by conductors following each rehearsal.
March 25: Studio String & String Orchestras
 University Presbyterian Church
Rochester Hills, 7:00-8:45pm 		      April 1: Philharmonia & Symphony Orchestras
 Oakland University, Varner Hall, 7:15pm-9:15pm

Oakland Youth Orchestra is a parent-run nonprofit organization. It is our goal to provide students with an enriching musical education beyond their school experience. OYO attracts nearly 300 elementary through high school students from southeastern Michigan.

Our four tier orchestra system is grouped by following criteria:

Studio String*
Advanced Beginner
String musicians only
(Violin, Cello, Double Bass)
Suzuki books 2 through 3
In general, grades 3 through 7
Rehearses Thursdays 7pm-8:30pm at University Presbyterian Church (Adams Rd S of Avon) 		Strings
Intermediate Level
String musicians only
(Violin, Cello, Double Bass)
Completed Suzuki books 3 through 5
In general, grades 3 through 9
Rehearses Thursdays 7pm-8:45pm at University Presbyterian Church (Adams Rd S of Avon) 		Philharmonia
Advanced Intermediate
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
Completed Suzuki books 4-7 (Strings)
In general, grades 7 through 12
Rehearses Thursdays 7:15pm-9:15pm at Oakland University Varner Hall 		Symphony
Advanced Level
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
In general, High School musicians
Rehearses Thursdays 7:15pm-9:15pm at Oakland University Varner Hall
*Studio String Orchestra
The Studio String Orchestra will perform literature appropriate for violin, cello and bass students at the Suzuki Book 2 and 3 levels. Building reading and ensemble skills will be an important component.

Tuition and Membership

Each student pays the following fees:

These fees only partially cover operating expenses: salaries, music purchase and rental, concert expenses, awards, etc. Parents and families are expected to participate in orchestra fundraisers, such as program advertising, and to volunteer their time and talents to the operation of the Orchestra.

OYO provides various scholarship opportunities based on financial need, as well as merit competitions, as funds are available. These cash awards may be used towards the student’s music education. Merit-based scholarships are awarded annually in the spring.