Founded in 1977, the Youth Orchestras of Charlottesville-Albemarle provides a full and enriching orchestral experience for young people throughout the Central Virginia area. YOCA is comprised of two full symphony orchestras, a strings program, and three ensembles, all of which rehearse and perform in Charlottesville, Virginia. Each orchestra and ensemble rehearses weekly, has its own conductor and performs in three concerts during the season. Youth Orchestras also sponsors the Martha Dugan Concerto Competition for orchestral instruments and, along with the Charlottesville Music Teachers Association, co-sponsors the CMTA-YOCA Piano Competition. Winners of these competitions perform in concert with the Youth Orchestra during the concert season. Except for the Junior Strings Program, admission to all ensembles and orchestras is by audition only.

MAY 11, 2010  SPRING CONCERT

     Samantha Marshall performing                                                                                               Julia Case performing

           with The Youth Orchestra                                                                                                                        with The Youth Orchestra

THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

MAY 11, 2010

Dvorak's "New World Symphony"

Audition Results for
the 2010-11 season

Remaining open seats will be posted soon

Important message from our Board of Directors