Welcome to the Douglas County Youth Orchestra Website. Please read on to better understand who we are, what we do, and how you can benefit from being a part of the only string program in Douglas County, Oregon.

The Douglas County Youth Orchestra was formed in the Spring of 1997 with five string players. Currently there are 140 students in the program and one conductor with several student assistants. Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes meet weekly and give several performances throughout the year.

Orchestra classes are open to all students ages 7 and older. Students will be accepted into one or more of the following classes: pre-beginning, beginning, intermediate and advanced.Younger students who are taking private lessons may be considered.

Pre-beginning classes are for those students with no previous experience. Students will learn how to properly care for their instruments, hold their instruments, learn to read music, and to play an instrument in an orchestra setting.

All rehearsals will take place at the First United Methodist Church (1771 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg) on Thursdays at the following times:

There is a one time registration fee of $65/student or $160/family of 3 or more. All new students will need to audition or call Kristin Riley. Some instruments are available to rent for a reduced rental fee. All students will receive a season pass to the Umpqua Symphony Association's 2011-2012 concert season.

The DCYO rehearses every Thursday with the following exceptions:

Concert Dates

January 24, 2012 DCYO Winter Concert at 7:00 at Jacoby Auditorium, UCC
May 29, 2012 DCYO Spring Concert at 7:00 at Jacob Auditorium, UCC

COME DISCOVER THE JOYS OF PLAYING IN AN ORCHESTRA.