The following orchestras and ensembles are currently offered by the Youth Orchestras
of Charlottesville-Albemarle:
Full orchestra with approximately
60 members, comprised primarily of high-school-age musicians, performing original
orchestral works.
Conductor - Dr. Charles West
Full orchestra with
approximately 70 members, primarily comprised of middle-school-age musicians,
performing arranged orchestral works.
Conductor-Donald Brubaker, Winds/Brass coach-Robert Dunnenberger
String ensemble with
approximately 30 young musicians of advanced beginning skills. This program
serves as a preparatory orchestra for the Evans Orchestra.
Director-Alicia Tobin
Flute ensemble with approximately six flutists
of high school age, performing advanced and original flute choir repertoire.
Director-Angela Kelly
Flute ensemble with approximately 12 flutists of
high school age, performing advanced flute choir repertoire.
Directors - Angela Kelly and Wayla Chambo
Flute ensemble with approximately 12 flutists
with advanced beginning skills. This is a training ensemble and serves as a preparatory group for the Flute Choir.
Director - Wayla Chambo
The newest ensemble, with approximately eight
clarinetists of all ages, offers an opportunity to perform classical and orchestral clarinet repertoire.
Director - James Tobin