The following orchestras and ensembles are currently offered by the Youth Orchestras
of Charlottesville-Albemarle:
Full orchestra with approximately
fifty members, comprised primarily of high school-age musicians, performing original
orchestral works.
Full orchestra with
approximately seventy members, primarily comprised of middle school age musicians,
performing arranged orchestral works.
String ensemble with
approximately thirty young musicians of advanced beginning skills. This program
serves as a preparatory orchestra for the Evans Orchestra.
Flute ensemble with approximately
twelve flutists of high school age, performing advanced flute choir repertoire.
Flute ensemble with approximately
twelve flutists of middle school age, performing intermediate flute choir works.
Orchestral saxophone ensemble with
approximately ten saxophonists of all ages, performing classical repertoire.
The newest ensemble, with
approximately eight clarinetists of all ages, offers an opportunity to perform classical
and orchestral clarinet repertoire.