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05/29/2026

Save the Date!! We are planning an unforgettable gathering, A World of Difference, for November 8th and are so excited!

Keep your schedule open because you will NOT want to miss this event. A World of Difference is not a gala, it's better.

It's Upscale. Immersive. Unforgettable.

This year, we’ll gather at the incredible Atlas Performing Arts Center, a historic and deeply community-rooted space in the heart of DC. Originally built in 1938 as one of H Street’s iconic movie theaters, the Atlas has since been transformed into a thriving performing arts center dedicated to creativity, connection, and community. It’s a space built to celebrate storytelling, artistry, and humanity… which makes it the perfect home for this event.

Get ready to step inside the heartbeat of DCYOP. A night of music, joy, and unforgettable moments where students, alumni, families, and supporters come together to celebrate the mission and the magic behind it.

Unique and impactful sponsorship opportunities are open now! If you or your business would like to sponsor or provide in-kind donations, we would love to have you!

Get all the details on how you can be part of this magical experience here: https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=dcyop&ppid=8

05/27/2026

Senior Spotlights: Round Two! 🎓

We’re back with more of our incredible DCYOP seniors, each one bringing their own story and dedication to the stage.

From years of commitment across multiple ensembles to exciting plans ahead in music and beyond, this group represents the heart of what makes DCYOP so special.

Swipe through to meet this next round of seniors and celebrate all they’ve accomplished! We are so proud of each of you. 💙

05/25/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as the DCYOP Youth Orchestra takes the stage 🎶

The lights. The music. The moment. Our young musicians have worked all season for this and the stage is finally theirs.

This is the perfect opportunity to hear everything they’ve been working towards and to celebrate their achievements. We would love for you, your family, and friends to be part of this special night, supporting these students and experiencing the joy of live orchestral music. The event is free and open to the public, parking is easy (and free) and this will be one performance any orchestral music lover will enjoy!

Come be inspired by the talent and music of our most advanced orchestra of youth at DCYOP!

- June 7
- 5:00 PM
- UMD Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/22/2026

What an unforgettable night. 💛

Our very first Generations Concert brought together students, alumni, families, supporters, and musicians from across DCYOP’s history for something truly special.

From sharing the stage with incredible DCYOP Alum, guest artist Chris Royal, to seeing generations of musicians reconnect through music, this concert was a reminder of what makes this community so meaningful.

To everyone who performed, attended, volunteered, supported, and celebrated with us, thank you for making the first-ever Generations Concert such a powerful night.

This one will stay with us for a long time.

05/21/2026

Help us get this plane to South Africa ✈️

We’re kicking off our Summer 2026 International Tour, a 10-day journey where our students will perform the music they’ve worked on all year in new and exciting places around South Africa.

For many of our alumni, this tour is the moment they remember most.

And we are spreading the news about our Bon Voyage appeal to raise $10,000 to help cover the costs of the trip.

Mile 0 starts in Washington, DC and mile 10,000 gets us to South Africa.

Every donation adds miles and moves the plane forward.
No amount is too small, every step gets us closer. With your help we can help support every student on this incredible journey!

Help us make this dream trip possible and land our plane 10,000 miles away! ✈️

05/18/2026

Murilo dos Santos was born in Brazil, grew up in Silver Spring, and has been chasing a musical legacy since the fourth grade. His great-grandfather was known back home for two things: being a genuinely good man, and playing the flute beautifully.

Murilo decided that was worth continuing. And that led him to finding DCYOP.

At DCYOP, we don't just teach music. We help build the kind of young people who carry something forward. Murilo is proof of that.

What happened next is the type of story that reminds you why youth arts programs exist. Swipe to read it!

Inspired by Murilo’s journey? DCYOP is now welcoming new students for the 2026–27 season. Beginner Student Program registration is open through September 10 for students ages 4.5+, and auditions for intermediate and advanced students will take place August 15 and August 22 at Takoma Elementary School. Learn more at dcyop.org/registration.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to join an ensemble, there’s a place for you here.

05/17/2026

Every moment on stage starts with something bigger behind the scenes.

At DCYOP, music opens the door, but what students gain goes far beyond that. Confidence, connection, and a sense of what’s possible.

That only happens because of a community that shows up.

Your donation supports the people and resources that make it all real.

Make your impact by today, May 17!

Scan the QR code to make a donation or visit the link below to learn more:
https://dcyop.networkforgood.com/projects/298284-spring-appeal-2026

05/16/2026

It’s go time!!

Spring Concerts kick off today at the UDC Theater of Arts, and these musicians are ready to bring it.

We are getting ready and we’re excited to see you! Will you be there?

Come out, grab a seat, and support these incredible young artists. 🎶

See the full schedule below.

05/14/2026

At the DC Youth Orchestra Program, we believe that music is more than notes on a page. It's confidence. It's belonging. It's a pathway to a future full of possibility. And this spring, we need your help to keep that pathway open for every student who walks through our doors.

None of it happens without your support, and every dollar we raise goes directly toward music education, instrument access, and programming for DC's young musicians.

This is your chance to be part of their story. Scan the QR code below to donate today!

Share this post and help us spread the word.💞

05/12/2026

❤️ Today's the Day! ❤️

Today is day sponsored by Spur Local! More than 150 local nonprofits are included and will be rallying for support for the critical work they do every day, from feeding families to inspiring the next generation through the arts.

If you'll be participating, consider directing your gift to DCYOP through the Give Greater DC website or help spread the news about DCYOP on your social channels today!

All the details can be found here: https://www.givegreaterdc.org/o/dcyop

Thanks for supporting nonprofits in our community.

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7010 Piney Branch Road NW
Washington D.C., DC
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Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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+12027958550

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http://www.dcyop.org/

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