The Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra (CKYO) is one of the oldest independently chartered youth orchestras in the United States, with a tradition dating back to 1947. With over 300 students from 11 counties and 48 area schools, CKYO offers six orchestras, including Symphony, Concert, Repertory, Preparatory Strings, Jazz Arts, and Jazz Repertory, as well as a Percussion Ensemble. Dedicated to the musical education and growth of its student members, CKYO provides performance opportunities, motivational workshops, small group instruction, travel, mentoring, and quality social interaction.
CKYO's mission is to provide equitable access to the highest quality musical opportunities and foster a lifelong love of music for dedicated young musicians, in cooperation with public and private schools. Through a dynamic curriculum focused on the development of musical excellence at all levels of experience, CKYO enriches the lives of its student members and seeks strategic partnerships to ensure its responsiveness to the needs of the community.
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