CPA Conservatory Youth Orchestra (IN PERSON)

Join the Conservatory Youth Orchestra! This is an intermediate orchestra for students who have been playing their instruments for 2 or more years and are looking for more ensemble learning experiences. This program is open to all players studying typical orchestral winds (clarinet/oboe/flute/piccolo/bassoon), brass (trumpet/tuba/baritone/trombone/french horn), string (cello/violin/viola/double bass/harp), and percussion (timpani/marimba/xylophone and others). This is perfect for Private Lesson students looking for experience playing in a group and elementary band players curious about orchestral music.

Players will spend the first 45 minutes with a clinician in their instrument area, then will join the rest of the Regina Community Orchestra (RCO) members for the first 45 minutes of rehearsal as a large group. Both groups will be learning the same repertoire throughout the term.

The Conservatory Youth Orchestra is open to anyone without audition; however, basic instrumental and musical skills in your instrument of 2 years at minimum is required to join. Students who take this program can gain valuable experience before they audition into the South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra or they can join the full RCO rehearsals after a couple of years of ensemble experience.

This Conservatory Youth Orchestra and the RCO is directed by Adrian Casas. This program takes new players at anytime of the year with the fee prorated. Please contact our Student & Instructor Services Non-Credit Office to get in touch with our director to ensure it is a good time to join (ex: if we are one week before a performance, we may recommend joining the week after).

If your child is a string player younger than age 12, they can join our Conservatory String Orchestra on Monday nights. If your child is under 12 and has been playing their brass/wind instrument for 2 years or more, please contact our Program Coordinator to inquire about an age exemption.

Learn more about our other group music programs on our website: Group Music.