Welcome to the

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras

A home for young musicians 6-21

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.

Join GBYO

Join the 15th season of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras!

All ages, all orchestra instruments, all levels. Auditions throughout the school year. More info and application.

Winter Concert

GBYO’s winter concert, with a focus on chamber music!

Sponsored by Scherer Violin Shop.

Voices Rising

GBYO and the Boulder Children’s Chorale will perform the world premiere of a new work by Boulder composer Leigha Amick,

What people are saying
about GBYO

“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

Auditions are accepted throughout the school year.

Join the 2024-2025 season!

Three Orchestras, Wind Ensemble, and Chamber Music

Ensembles

Artistic Team

Get to know GBYO

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2024/25 Season

Welcome to our 15th 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 16!


The 2024-2025 season is sponsored by Scherer Violin Shop.

*The Wind Ensemble is comprised of wind, brass, and percussion students from both the Philharmonic and Symphony.

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