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The Celebration Youth Orchestras (CYO) are the youth ensembles supported by the Plymouth Canton Symphony Society. The CYO are dedicated to challenging and inspiring students through high level ensemble training and the performance of original repertoire. All ensembles are open by audition. Celebration Youth Symphony This orchestra is for advanced students in winds, brass, percussion and strings. Challenging and exciting standard and contemporary repertoire is selected for performance. At least three years of ensemble playing experience is recommended for entrance into this ensemble. Celebration Flute Choir Open by audition to intermediate and advanced flute students, the Flute Choir is directed by Nan Washburn who was a professional flutist, flute teacher, arranger and flute choir director for many years before becoming a full-time orchestra conductor. In addition to the Flute Choir playing on CYO concerts, the ensemble performs for a variety of events throughout the community. Celebration Sinfonia This ensemble is designed for intermediate-level string students who have begun shifting (violin/viola 3rd position; cello 2nd position) and who have at least two year of ensemble playing experience Celebration Strings This ensemble is designed for younger string players who wish to learn ensemble playing skills such as playing in a section and listening and following a conductor. Students must have at least one year of playing experience and be able to read music. 2009-2010 CYO Performances CYO Winter Concert , December 4, 2009 PSO side-by-side (Sinfonia), December 17, 2009 PSO side-by-side (Symphony), March 13, 20010 CYO Spring Concert, May 4, 2010 for more information, please see our main website at: |