Youth Training Orchestras

Youth Training Orchestras is an innovative, educational method developed for current music students. Using the Broadway Pit orchestra format, and playing both modern and classical musics, YTO teaches both the science of music and the skills needed to be a working professional musician in today's market. YTO is inspired by the Juilliard School's and Mannes Conservatory's Pre-college divisions, providing advanced and thorough music training for dedicated youth.

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YTO is a chamber orchestra of 18, comprised of 4 smaller chamber groups. Students rehearse separately in their groups and then come together for orchestra rehearsals. 

Chamber Groups which comprise a Youth Training Orchestra:

String Quartet 

2 Violins, Viola, Cello

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WoodWind Quintet

Oboe, Flute, TENOR SAX, Clarinet, Bassoon

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Brass Quintet

2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba

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Continuo/Jazz Quartet

Keyboard, Guitar, Percussion, String Bass