Louisville Youth Orchestra

09/03/2026

It's always a treat to spend a day in an area middle school sharing how LYO can enrich the lives of our community's Young Artists.

And a special shout out to Lincoln, LYO Young Artist and leader in Meyzeek's 8th grade percussion section!

09/03/2026

Auditions for our upcoming season are due this Sunday, September 6th! If you have any questions at all, email us at lyo.org

Register here: https://lyo.org/auditions-registration/

08/29/2026

Join us today at Louisville Collegiate School for our LYO Meet and Greet from 10am - 12pm! Come enjoy some refreshments and mingle away.

08/27/2026

Our Presto! Strings program places string instruments in the hands of 3rd - 5th graders for the first time. Join us this year at our St. Matthews Pavilion site! 🎻

Head here to register today: https://louisville-youth-orchestra.dreamclass.io/pages/admis

08/26/2026

Whether you are a returning young artist, this is your first year in LYO, or you’d like to meet us and learn more about our opportunities, join us for this Saturday’s meet and greet. You’ll have the opportunity to meet our staff, fellow, young artists, and enjoy some refreshments!

08/24/2026

Register today and become a LYO Young Artist! Audition videos are due September 6th.

Register here: https://lyo.org/auditions-registration/

08/22/2026

With a focus on LYO's generous need-based tuition assistance program, our Executive Director, Matthew Vanover, chats with Dawn Gee on WAVE. Financial concerns are never a barrier to participation at LYO.

Register to audition today: https://lyo.org/auditions-registration/

Dawne Gee welcomes Louisville Youth Orchestra to the WAVE Country studio to highlight auditions for the 2026 - 2027 season.

08/20/2026

Maestro Gabe had a great visit at Ballard High School today!

08/18/2026

Check out our Executive Director Matthew Vanover on Louisville Metro TV talking about our upcoming season and all-things LYO!

LouisvilleNOW! Louisville Youth Orchestra with Director, Matthew Va...

08/17/2026

Check out our Beginning Strings Director, Chris Robinson, recruiting LYO’s next class of Presto! Strings students! Presto! Strings is LYO’s beginning strings program that places violins, violas, and cellos in the hands of the 3rd thru 5th grades. LYO’s model is convenient for families, affordable, and accessible (particularly for students who attend schools with limited music education opportunities).