About the Youth Orchestras

The mission of the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestras (RPYO) is to provide an exceptional orchestral experience where students learn, share and enjoy the performance of music to the benefit of the community.

The Reno Philharmonic Association boasts two youth orchestras:

The Youth Concert Orchestra (YCO) is an ensemble geared toward developing the musicianship of less experienced players by exposing them to fine music of many styles and periods. With an emphasis on training less experienced strings, winds, brass, and percussion players, the YCO performs music accessible to the student who has had a limited exposure to symphonic playing. YCO programs encompass a wide range of style periods. The YCO provides the developing musician with a well-balanced symphonic experience. The YCO is conducted by Mr. Jose Flores.

The Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) is a fine orchestra with full woodwind, brass, percussion, and string sections. Composed of more advanced students who are seeking an additional challenge, the YSO performs professional symphonic repertoire from the Classical through Contemporary periods. In addition to its public concerts each semester, the YSO performs a series of Young People's Concerts in November for fourth grade students in northern Nevada. Students from the YSO often go on to perform with the Reno Philharmonic and other professional orchestras. The YSO is conducted by Mr. Joel Munc.