Sponsored and managed by the Umpqua Symphony Association, the Douglas County Youth Orchestra has provided music education and performance experience for hundreds of students throughout Douglas County since 1997.
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We Perform!
When We Play
DCYO performs two concerts per year, one in January and one in May. Older DCYO students have the opportunity to play at events such as the Umpqua Valley Arts Association Summer Arts Festival and the Music on the Half Shell series. Our students have opened for acts such as Eugene Symphony and Pink Martini!
LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER
Join us on Tuesdays!
We are now rehearsing in person at the Phoenix Charter School.
Prelude Orchestra: 4:30-5:10 pm
Concert Orchestra: 5:15-6:10 pm
Philharmonic Orchestra: 6:15-7:45 pm
The Gift of Music Can Last a Lifetime
Learning to play a musical instrument has been shown to improve mathematic and reading comprehension skills, to boost mood, and to enhance coordination.
“It is great for children to be able to start learning at such a young age, and their parents are allowed to join and learn also if they would like. The youth orchestra provided access to instruments that we could not get so easily or with such affordability. It provided an excellent launch into music for all of us, as we have continued to play those instruments over the years and in various groups.”
Elizabeth Turner
DCYO Student
“My sisters and two brothers played in the Fiddler on the Roof production. Then my sisters and one of the brothers played in a couple chamber concerts. My sisters and I formed a string quartet for about two years after that. I’m now playing in a low strings ensemble. “
Hannah Turner
DCYO Student
“DCYO was a central point of my small world while growing up. I was initially enrolled in the orchestra because it was affordable, simple to join and a great learning environment. The weekly rehearsals were what taught me to play the cello. The rented instrument and progressive classes enabled me to become advanced by anyone’s standards. There was and is no other opportunity like the orchestra within the region. Any person can join, and the diverse environment created was both enjoyable and valuable in those critically developmental years.”
David Novak
Former DCYO Student
UMPQUA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
The Douglas County Youth Orchestra is proud to be sponsored by the Umpqua Symphony Association.
OUR TEAM OF INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Mark Rockwood
INSTRUCTOR
Taylor Siling
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Kathryn Brunhaver
INSTRUCTOR
DCYO instructors focus on a holistic approach to learning music theory, history, ear training and sight reading in addition to proper instrument techniques and maintenance.
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC
Their pride in accomplishing something as a result of their desire, dedication and discipline is what makes music education so vital. The USA is proud to sponsor the DCYO, and with you as our partner, their music plays on!
Together we can help youth in Douglas County to develop their talents, improve their confidence and have brighter futures through the gift of music.
Watch DCYO In action