Welcome to the
Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras
Spring concert & thank you Gary Lewis!
Gary Lewis will be concluding his time as GBYO's Symphony conductor this April. He has been the conductor of the GBYO Symphony since we created the organization in 2010, and his impact as an artist and educator cannot be overstated. We will miss him!
Please join us for Gary’s farewell concert.
Sunday April 26, 2026
12 pm noon
Macky Auditorium
Featuring the winners of the annual concerto competition:
Katiana Jerger, violin
Luciana Lee-Cheng, violin
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 for the 2026-2027 season held in April and May!
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.
Support GBYO
Help us reach our seasonal fundraising goal of $60,000 by donating, sponsoring a concert, or advertising in our program.
Contributions help us sustain our programs, work with excellent artists, and offer financial assistance to many families.
Chamber Concert
Monday April 27, 7:00 pm at the Balfour Lodge.
Featuring our chamber music ensembles playing the music of Schumann, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and more. Free!
House Concert
You are cordially invited to a house concert featuring three musicians from the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras!
Saturday April 18
4:00-6:00 pm
At the home of Margot Crowe in Erie
Ishan Zhang, violin
Henry Stalker, oboe
Andrew Gilbert, cello
Join us for performances, refreshments, and great company! Always a delight, the house concert has become a favorite of the youth orchestras’ activities.
Space is limited! Please RSVP here.
Audition Workshop
Monday April 27, 5:00 pm on zoom.
The workshop will cover GBYO's programs and the audition experience.
Auditions are due April 28 or May 19 - students can choose whichever date works best for them. GBYO is accepting auditions for brass, winds, percussion, and strings, ages 6-21. Learn more about auditions and RSVP for the workshop here.
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.”
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 PM
Philharmonic (Strings, Winds, Brass): 4:45-5:30 PM
Philharmonic (Strings Only): 5:30-6:15 PM
Wind Ensemble: 5:30-6:45 PM
Symphony (Strings Only): 6:30-7:00 PM
Symphony (Strings, Winds, Brass): 7:00-8:30 PM
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