Welcome to the
Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras
A home for young musicians 6-21
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A home for young musicians 6-21 •
The Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras provide a variety of opportunities for young musicians to deepen their musical skills and passion and to engage the community through performances of the highest possible artistic level. Learn more about our mission and history.
Audition now!
Join the 2025-2026 season!
Auditions are being accepted for students 6-21.
Work with excellent conductors, a team of mentors, and like-minded young musicians! Master classes, chamber music, a house concert, SCORE, and more: with three orchestras, a wind ensemble, chamber music, GBYO is a home for young musicians ages 6-21.
GBYO on the radio!
Norway & Sweden!
GBYO headed abroad on our first international trip, with performances in Bergen, Jönköping, and Stockholm!
What people are saying
about GBYO
“GBYO has connected me to some wonderful musicians, and has enabled me to engage with my instrument at a higher level, ultimately deepening my love for music and influencing me to pursue it in the future.”
“I especially love the community of fellow musicians and mentors that surround every musician including me.”
“The concert was stunning yesterday. Thank you so much for what this organization is for all these kids. It’s amazing.”
“My first rehearsal was an absolute blast and I told myself ‘this is the best day I’ve ever had.’”
“GBYO is incredibly important to me.”
Join GBYO
Young musicians ages 6-21 participate in GBYO’s three orchestras, wind ensemble, and chamber ensembles in weekly rehearsals during the school year.
Students join from Boulder County, Broomfield, Fort Collins, Thornton, Littleton, and everywhere in between to work with like-minded students and outstanding conductors.
Auditions are held for all instruments, all ages. Audition to join:
Sinfonia, Philharmonic, or Symphony orchestras
Wind Ensemble
Chamber music
Next audition: May 20
Join the 2025-2026 season!
Three Orchestras, Wind Ensemble, and Chamber Music
Ensembles
Artistic Team
Get to know GBYO
Questions
2025/26 Season
Welcome to our 16th season!
Rehearsals take place Monday evenings at Mt. View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO.
Rehearsal Schedule
Sinfonia: 4:30-6:00
Philharmonic strings, winds, brass: 4:45-5:30
Philharmonic strings only: 5:30-6:15
Wind Ensemble*: 5:30-7:00
Symphony strings only: 6:30-7:00
Symphony strings, winds, brass: 7:00-8:30
First rehearsal: September 8!