Valley Youth Orchestra

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Valley Youth Orchestra The VYO provides a rich orchestral experience to young string musicians in western Colorado We hope YOU will consider joining us!

The Valley Youth Orchestra is actually three string orchestras in one. The Concertino Orchestra is comprised of beginner students, the Philharmonic Orchestra is comprised of intermediate students, and the Symphonic Chamber Orchestra is comprised of the more advanced students. All three orchestras are supported by youth players from the more advanced groups and adult mentors from the Valley Symphony. The Valley Youth Orchestra meets and performs primarily on the Western Slope of Colorado, but our members come from all over the Western Slope. Currently we have members from at least four counties - namely, Ouray, Mesa, Montrose and Delta Counties.

The Valley Youth Orchestra is back and we had so much fun getting back into the swing of things!Chamber rehearsal went w...
09/11/2026

The Valley Youth Orchestra is back and we had so much fun getting back into the swing of things!

Chamber rehearsal went well tonight and we are excited to see the philharmonic and concertino groups on Saturday!

Friendly reminder to all parents that we have our picnic this Saturday after rehearsal!

It’s going to be a great year!
08/28/2026

It’s going to be a great year!

Registration and auditions are officially open for the 2026-27 year!Go to valleyyouthorchestra.org to register today!
08/12/2026

Registration and auditions are officially open for the 2026-27 year!

Go to valleyyouthorchestra.org to register today!

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to our VYO moms!
You are rockstars!

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing VYO moms!
You are rockstars!

What a wonderful way to end the 2025-26 season! ❤️🎻 Congrats to all our musicians for bringing your very best to last S...
04/30/2026

What a wonderful way to end the 2025-26 season! ❤️🎻 Congrats to all our musicians for bringing your very best to last Sunday’s concert. Thanks to the VYO Board and parents for your support and commitment to providing orchestral opportunities to your young musicians! And welcome to Andrew Price as our retiring Director Laura Payne passes the baton to him.

Looking for a fun free activity for your family this Sunday afternoon? Join the VYO for our final concert of the season....
04/24/2026

Looking for a fun free activity for your family this Sunday afternoon? Join the VYO for our final concert of the season. 4:30-5:30 at Calvary Chapel in Montrose

The VYO is excited to announce that Andrew Price will be our next Music Director. Andrew brings a strong background in c...
04/14/2026

The VYO is excited to announce that Andrew Price will be our next Music Director. Andrew brings a strong background in conducting, music education and arts administration. We are so excited to continue growing the orchestra with his leadership. You'll get to know more about Andrew in the coming months. Our current director, Laura Payne, will be retiring at the end of this season and plans to travel and enjoy time with her family and friends.

Our final senior to highlight before our April 26 concert is violinist William Zeerip. William began playing the violin...
04/13/2026

Our final senior to highlight before our April 26 concert is violinist William Zeerip. William began playing the violin at age 7. He joined the VYO in fall of 2021 when his family relocated to Delta County. William’s violin studies began under Melody Jacobsen, and continued under Gretchen Stanton, Julie Appelhanz and, most recently, Leigh Mahoney. William has played two seasons with the Valley Symphony Orchestra and serves his local church & community by playing piano for various events. Beyond music, William enjoys soccer, snowboarding, back-packing & mountain biking. Additionally, he participated in 7 short-term mission trips to a Mexican orphanage. William has been home-educated for the entirety of his primary & secondary schooling and received national honors in speech & debate. He also earned college credits through dual-enrollment with Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA) where he is attending in person in the fall. He will major in business & finance, with a music minor, and is considering a graduate degree in law.

The next VYO Senior we'd like to highlight is Summer. Summer discovered her passion for stringed instruments at an earl...
04/10/2026

The next VYO Senior we'd like to highlight is Summer. Summer discovered her passion for stringed instruments at an early age. She began violin studies with Julie Appelhanz at age five and later expanded her musical training to include cello under the instruction of Martha Ditto in middle school. She joined the VYO at seven, performing alongside her older brother and, over the years, with her other siblings as well. Summer is currently a high school student at Liberty University Online Academy and plans to continue her education at Liberty University after graduation. In addition to her musical pursuits, she enjoys running track, playing soccer, dancing, hunting, and participating in equestrian sports. She is excited to pursue new opportunities in performance and musical study as she continues her education and is grateful for the teachers and ensembles that have shaped her musical journey.

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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