Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras

06/03/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 CKYO Seniors! 🎶

As we close another incredible season, we celebrate the graduating seniors who have shared their talent, leadership, and passion with the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras. Thank you for the countless rehearsals, performances, friendships, and memories you have helped create over the years. Your dedication has made a lasting impact on CKYO, and we are so proud of all you have accomplished.

Wherever life takes you, you will always be part of the CKYO family.

Please join us in congratulating our seniors and wishing them the very best in all that lies ahead. We can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you! ❤️🎻🎺🥁🎶

05/29/2026

🎻 CKYO Audition Reminder! 🎺🥁

Audition videos for the 2026–2027 CKYO season are due this Monday, June 1 at 11:59 PM.

If you're planning to join one of CKYO's audition-based ensembles next season, be sure to submit your video before the deadline. Don't wait until the last minute—give yourself time to upload and confirm your submission!

Questions? Reach out to CKYO as soon as possible so we can help before the deadline.

Learn more and access audition materials at www.ckyo.org/audition

05/12/2026

🎷 CKYO Jazz Ensembles take the stage this evening at 7:30 PM at the Singletary Center for the Arts!

Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7-cQuMz9Olg?si=6JcfAfJR4Z5_6KiP

Then, from 9–10 PM ET, help us make an even bigger impact during the Kentucky Gives Day Rally Match!

🎯 Donations made online during that hour will be matched 1:1 (up to $100 per donation) until the $5,000 match pool runs out.

Enjoy the music, celebrate our students, and consider making a gift tonight to support accessible, high-quality music education for young musicians across Central Kentucky.

🎶 Give here: https://www.kygives.org/organizations/ckyo

05/12/2026

Today is KY Gives Day! 🎶

Your support of Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras helps young musicians grow in confidence, artistry, leadership, and community through the power of music.

Check out the matching hours to make your gift go even further for CKYO students and programs!

🎻 Give now: https://www.kygives.org/organizations/ckyo

Every donation — large or small — helps us provide meaningful musical experiences for young people across Central Kentucky. Thank you for investing in the next generation of musicians and leaders!

04/30/2026

Join us on Sunday for one of our final concerts of the season! The Bravo String, Repertory, and Concert Orchestras and the CO Percussion Ensemble will perform their final concert of the 78th Season at Center for the Arts on May 3rd at 5pm. Tickets are available at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/34186883/ckyo-78th-season-spring-concert-lexington-singletary-center-for-the-arts

Nancy Campbell & Dr. Mary Elizabeth Henton conduct Bravo String Orchestra
Nancy Campbell & Lois Wiggins conduct Repertory Orchestra
Marcello Cormio conducts Concert Orchestra
Sammie Vivian directs Percussion Ensemble

04/28/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Meg Saunders, who was a private instructor of many of our current and former students. We are grateful for the role she played in their musical journeys and extend our heartfelt condolences to all who knew her.

04/22/2026

We’re in the final stretch! Every bourbon raffle ticket sold between now and April 30 brings us closer to $7,500 for CKYO.

Help us reach our goal of 500 tickets and make a real impact 🥃🎯

Five winners! Five exclusive bourbon collections!! Your participation helps provide NIL opportunities for University of Kentucky athletes and support for various KY charities.

04/14/2026

🎉 We’re excited to partner with Commonwealth Causes this month!
Buy a ticket in their bourbon raffle and help us reach 500 tickets. When we do, $7,500 comes straight to CKYO!

🥃 Support a great cause and win great bourbon!
👉https://commonwealthcauses.org/product/the-ultimate-bourbon-collection-raffle/ref/ckyo

04/01/2026

Support our mission AND win bourbon! This month, we’re partnering with Commonwealth Causes on their bourbon collection raffle🥃

If 500 tickets are sold before the drawing on April 30th, $7,500 will be donated to us at CKYO, directly supporting our work. Every ticket gets us closer to the goal! 🎉

https://commonwealthcauses.org/product/the-ultimate-bourbon-collection-raffle/ref/ckyo