OYO - Youth Making Music
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:
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Studio String* Advanced Beginner String musicians only (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Suzuki books 1(completed) 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, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Suzuki books 4 through 6 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 Suzuki books 5-7 (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 |
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*Studio String Orchestra The Studio String Orchestra focuses on building reading and ensemble skills. |
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Tuition and Membership
Each student pays the following fees:
These fees only partially cover operating expenses: salaries, music purchase and rental, concert expenses, 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 tuition scholarships based on financial need. Additional cash awards which may be used towards the student’s music education can be earned through the annual Concerto Competition or the Merit Scholarships.
OYO is supported in part by the MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS