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In THE SCOOP | Naomi Woo Named First Woman Music Director Of NYO Canada - Naomi shares her passion for music and her vision for the future of NYO Canada.

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and embracing the positive change that comes with breaking barriers in classical music.

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The National Youth Orchestra of Canada has announced the precedent-setting appointment of Naomi Woo as Music Director for its 2024/2025 seasons.
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This week's audition workshops focus on woodwinds and brass instruments. Clarinets will have the opportunity to learn from the expertise and tips provided by Alain and Jim. Trombonists and tubists, we have'nt forgotten about you! On Wednesday, Pete Sullivan will be conducting an amazing workshop for the trombone players, and on Thursday, Sasha will be leading a workshop specifically for tuba players.

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This weeks audition workshops focus on woodwinds and brass instruments. Clarinets will have the opportunity to learn from the expertise and tips provided by Alain and Jim. Trombonists and tubists, we havent forgotten about you! On Wednesday, Pete Sullivan will be conducting an amazing workshop for the trombone players, and on Thursday, Sasha will be leading a workshop specifically for tuba players. LINKS BELOW TO SAVE YOUR SPOT December 5 @2 PM - Alain and Jim - Clarinet https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/736579207237?aff=oddtdtcreator December 6 @2 PM - Pete Sullivan - Trombone https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/736580922367?aff=oddtdtcreator December 7 @2 PM - Sasha Johnson - Tuba https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/736584011607?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Grow your skills by learning alongside the brighte Grow your skills by learning alongside the brightest and most talented brass faculty and students in Canada. Don't miss your chance to study with our outstanding Brass faculty, enrich your skills and accelerate your performance career this summer! Make lifelong friends and experience the magic of NYO, explore Kingston and tour with us across Canada.⁠ ⁠ Apply to NYO and prepare to live out your dreams this summer. Apply by February 1st!⁠ ⁠ Meet the brass Faculty:⁠ ⁠ French Horn:⁠ James Sommerville | June 11 - June 25⁠⁠ Gabe Radford | June 25⁠ - July 09⁠ ⁠ Trumpet: ⁠ Karen Donnelly | June 18 - June 25⁠ Larry Larson | June 25 - July 02⁠ James Ross⁠ | July 02 - July 09⁠ ⁠ Trombone:⁠ Peter Sullivan | July 02 - July 09⁠ ⁠ Bass Trombone:⁠ Pierre Beaudry | June 11 - June 25⁠ ⁠ Tuba:⁠ Sasha Johnson | June 25 - July 02⁠ ⁠ ⁠ https://nyoc.org/orchestra/faculty/⁠ ⁠ Développez vos compétences en apprenant aux côtés des professeurs et des étudiants de cuivres les plus brillants et les plus talentueux au Canada. Ne manquez pas votre chance d'étudier avec notre remarquable faculté de cuivres, d'enrichir vos compétences et d'accélérer votre carrière d'interprète cet été ! NYO accueille les meilleurs et les plus brillants jeunes musiciens à travers le pays. Faites-vous des amis pour la vie et vivez la magie de NYO, explorez Kingston et faites une tournée avec nous à travers le Canada.⁠ ⁠ Inscrivez-vous à NYO et préparez-vous à réaliser vos rêves cet été. Appliquez avant le 1er février!⁠ ⁠ Rencontrez la faculté de cuivre:⁠ ⁠ French Horn :⁠ James Sommerville | Du 11 au 25 juin⁠ Gabe Radford | 25 juin au 9 juillet⁠ ⁠ Trompette :⁠ Karen Donnelly | Du 18 au 25 juin⁠ Larry Larson | 25 juin au 2 juillet⁠ James Ross | 2 juillet au 9 juillet⁠ ⁠ Trombone :⁠ Peter Sullivan | 02 juillet - 09 juillet⁠ ⁠ Trombone basse :⁠ Pierre Beaudry | 11 juin - 25 juin⁠ ⁠ Tuba :⁠ Sasha Johnson | 25 juin au 2 juillet⁠ ⁠ https://nyoc.org/fr/orchestre/corps-enseignant/
Have you applied to NYO 2023 yet????? Don't forget Have you applied to NYO 2023 yet????? Don't forget, apply by February 1st. LINK IN BIO TO APPLY NOW!!!!
🚨The Michael-Measures prizes deadline is extend 🚨The Michael-Measures prizes deadline is extended!!!🚨 Apply to NYO & The Michael Measures Prize for your chance to perform a concerto with the orchestra and win the $25,000 first prize or the $15,000 second prize !!!!! LINK IN BIO
Why not make your summer an unforgettable learning Why not make your summer an unforgettable learning experience? The NYO double bass faculty are excited to meet you and share their passion for teaching. They can't wait to show you everything they've learned over the years. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and take some time out of your day to apply for NYO this summer. Our faculty includes many well-known names in the double bass world. Meet them and hear them play! We hope you will join us as we share our passion for music with you.⁠ ⁠ Apply Now - Link in bio | Lien en bio - Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant ⁠ ⁠ Meet the double bass Faculty:⁠ ⁠ Etienne Lafrance | June 11 - June 25⁠ ⁠ Ali Yazdanfar | June 25 - July 02⁠ ⁠ Jeffrey Beecher⁠ | July 02 - July 09⁠ ⁠ https://nyoc.org/orchestra/faculty/⁠ ⁠ Pourquoi ne pas faire de votre été une expérience d’apprentissage inoubliable? La faculté de contrebasse NYO sont excités de vous rencontrer et de partager leur passion pour l’enseignement. Ils ont hâte de vous montrer tout ce qu’ils ont appris au fil des ans. Nous vous encourageons à profiter de cette occasion et à prendre le temps de inscrivez-vous à l’ONJC cet été. Notre faculté comprend de nombreux noms bien connus dans le monde des contrebasses. Rencontrez-les et écoutez-les jouer! Nous espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous pour partager notre passion pour la musique avec vous.⁠ ⁠ Rencontrez la faculté de contrebasse:⁠ ⁠ Etienne Lafrance | 11 juin - 25⁠ juin ⁠ ⁠ Ali Yazdanfar | 25 juin - 02 juillet⁠ ⁠ Jeffrey Beecher⁠ | 02 juillet⁠ - 09 juillet⁠ ⁠ https://nyoc.org/fr/orchestre/corps-enseignant/⁠
NYO brings out the best in its artists by giving t NYO brings out the best in its artists by giving them an opportunity to collaborate with the best faculty. Be a part of this fantastic learning experience and learn how YOU can enhance your viola playing. NYO offers private lessons, group coachings, master classes and rehearsals. We hope you will join us for a summer of music, laughter and memories.⁠ ⁠ Apply Now - Link in bio | Lien en bio - Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant⁠ ⁠ Meet the viola Faculty:⁠ ⁠ David Harding | June 11 - June 25⁠ ⁠ Matthew Cohen | June 18 - June 25⁠ ⁠ Neal Gripp⁠ | June 25 - July 09⁠ ⁠ NYO fait ressortir le meilleur de ses artistes en leur donnant l’occasion de collaborer avec la meilleure faculté. Faites partie de cette expérience d’apprentissage fantastique. Venez apprendre comment VOUS pouvez améliorer vos compétences en alto. C’est une expérience passionnante qui offre des cours privés, des coachings en group, des classes de maitre, et des répétitions en sections. Nous espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous pour un été de musique, de rires et de souvenirs.⁠ ⁠ Rencontrez la faculté d'alto :⁠ ⁠ David Harding | 11 juin - 25⁠ juin ⁠ ⁠ Matthew Cohen | 18 juin - 25 juin⁠ ⁠ Neal Gripp | 25 juin - 09 juillet⁠ ⁠.⁠ ⁠.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #printemps #summertime #july #juillet #summer #students #august #aout #college #musicians #musiclessons #musicschool #performingartsmusic #strings #stringlessons ⁠ #nyoc #nyoc2023 #nationalyouthorchestraofcanada #nyoc2023musician #nyoc2023orchestra⁠ #nyo2023 #NYOCAurora #NYO #canadianmusicartist⁠ #canadianmusicians #canadianmusiceducation #canadianmusicrules #viola #violist #violists⁠ ⁠
The NYO Cello faculty will be here to help you mak The NYO Cello faculty will be here to help you make the most of your summer in Kingston. Don't miss your opportunity for one on one lessons, rehearsals, masterclasses, coachings and workshops with one of our amazing instructors, who specialize in a wide range of styles and techniques.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Meet the cello Faculty:⁠ ⁠ Deborah Pae | June 11 - June 25⁠ ⁠ David Hetherington | June 25 - July 09⁠ ⁠ https://nyoc.org/orchestra/faculty/⁠ ⁠ La faculté de violoncelle de NYO sera là pour vous aider à profiter au maximum de votre été à Kingston. Ne manquez pas votre chance pour des cours privés, des coachings en group, des classes de maitre, et des répétitions en sections avec l’un de nos faculté, qui se spécialisent dans un grosse éventail de styles et de techniques.⁠ ⁠ Rencontrez la faculté de violoncelle :⁠ ⁠ Deborah Pae | 11 juin - 25⁠ juin ⁠ ⁠ David Hetherington | 25 juin - 09 juillet⁠ ⁠ https://nyoc.org/fr/orchestre/corps-enseignant/⁠
Our violin faculty members are excited to meet you Our violin faculty members are excited to meet you at NYO this summer. Throughout the duration of their stay, our faculty of world-renowned violinists will be offering private lessons, group coaching, master classes and sectionals. Don't miss your chance to work with them all!⁠ ⁠ Meet the violin Faculty:⁠ ⁠ Wayne Lee | June 11 - June 25⁠ ⁠ Jasmine Lin | June 11 - June 25⁠ ⁠ Erika Raum | June 11 - June 25⁠ ⁠ Catherine Dallaire June 11 - June 18⁠ ⁠ Mark Fewer June 18 - June 25⁠ ⁠ Mark Skazinetsky June 25 - July 09⁠ ⁠ Aaron Schwebel June 25 - July 02⁠ ⁠ Marie Bérard July 02 - July 09⁠ ⁠ Nos professeurs de violon sont heureux de vous rencontrer à NYO cet été. Lors de leurs présence, notre faculté de violonistes de renommée mondiale ofrira des cours privés, des coachings en group, des classes de maitre, et des répétitions en sections. Ne manquez pas votre chance de travailler avec eux!⁠ ⁠ Rencontrez la faculté de violon :⁠ ⁠ Wayne Lee | 11 juin - 25⁠ juin ⁠ ⁠ Jasmine Lin | 11 juin - 25⁠ juin ⁠ ⁠ Erika Raum | 11 juin - 25⁠ juin⁠ ⁠ Catherine Dallaire | 11 juin - 18⁠ juin ⁠ ⁠ Mark Fewer 18 | juin - 25⁠ juin ⁠ ⁠ Mark Skazinetsky | 25 juin - 09 juillet ⁠ ⁠ Aaron Schwebel | 25 juin - 02 juillet ⁠ ⁠ Marie Bérard | 02 juillet - 09⁠ juillet ⁠ ⁠ https://nyoc.org/fr/orchestre/corps-enseignant/⁠ ⁠ #april #march #newmonth #summer #july #june #sunshine⁠ #livemusic #concert #violin #musiclessons #musicians #musician #musicschool #stringlessons #violinlessons #performingartsmusic #strings #orkest ⁠ #nyoc #nyoc2023 #nationalyouthorchestraofcanada #nyoc2023musician #nyoc2023orchestra⁠ #nyo2023 #NYOCAurora #NYO⁠
🚨DON'T FORGET 🚨 To apply for NYO 2023 Link 🚨DON'T FORGET 🚨 To apply for NYO 2023 Link in bio to apply now . #nyocanada #orchestra2023 #orchestra #chamber #chambermusic #nyocaurora #nyocanada
2022 Orchestra this one is for you 💕 We had a 2022 Orchestra this one is for you 💕 We had a fantastic year, thank you so much for making this year so amazing!!! 🎊🎉🎉 Happy new year !!! #2022recap #2022 #newyear #orchestra #2022goals #2022newyear😍❤️
2022 in retrospect.... #2022 #2022recap #yearrec 2022 in retrospect.... #2022 #2022recap #yearrecap #2022in60photos #endoftheyear #nyoc2022musician #nyoc2022orchestra #nyo2022 #nyoc2022 #nyo #nyoc
We would like to say thank you for all of your sup We would like to say thank you for all of your support this year. We could not have accomplished the things we have done without our donors and supporters!⁠ ⁠ Our donors make it possible for us to accomplish great things, like our summer session, ChamberFest, tour and so much more. We are glad you're a part of it.⁠ ⁠ We are hard at work preparing for our summer session and tour. Thank you for your support, it means the world to us!⁠ ⁠ We need your support more than ever! Link in bio to donate now and receive your 2022 tax receipt. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #philanthropy #causes #donate #donation #socialgood #givingback #community #giveback #fundraising #nonprofit #fundraiser #charity #livemusic #concert #musician #musicians #musiclessons #violin #musicschool #stringlessons #performingartsmusic
Thank you for your support. Together, we have made Thank you for your support. Together, we have made a difference this year. We are ready for our summer session and tour with the orchestra in 2023 and beyond.⁠ ⁠ We need your support more than ever! Link in bio to donate now and receive your 2022 tax receipt. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #community #help #donation #new #donate #giveback #causes #change #givingback #charity #awareness #socialgood #care #connection #strength #hope #growth #donations⁠ #philanthropy #support #fundraiser #nonprofit #socialimpact #dogood #fundraising #socialenterprise #nonprofitsofinstagram #communitysupport #makeadifference #changemakers
Thank you for your support this year! All of the a Thank you for your support this year! All of the accomplishments and achievements of 2022 would not have been possible without your help. We are looking forward to a summer season filled with great music from the incoming 2023 orchestra, during our East Coast Tour! ⁠ ⁠ We need your support more than ever! Link in bio to donate now and receive your 2022 tax receipt. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #education #musicislife #musicteachers #live #create #share #yesmusiccanmakeadifference #makemusic #musicteachersofinstagram #musicclass #community #violin #newmusic #livemusic #concert #donation #friends #musiclessons #musicschool #stringlessons #violinlessons #brasslessons #trumpetlessons #trumpet #performingartsmusic #woodwindlessons #woodwinds #strings #orkest
Wishing you a Happy Holiday season and a ⁠ Happ Wishing you a Happy Holiday season and a ⁠ Happy New Year.⁠ ⁠ Nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses fêtes ⁠ et nos meilleurs voeux pour la nouvelle année.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ Le duo d’anciens de NYO Canada joue 'We wish you a Merry Christmas' au violon et au violoncelle.⁠ Laura Eaton, violon (Alum '15)⁠ Thomas Le Duc-Moreau, violoncelle (Alum '15)⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠.⁠ #snow #2022 #cozy #winter #thankful #newyear⁠ #instagood #beautiful #smile #holidays #amazing
#THANKFULTHURSDAY We are so grateful for the suppo #THANKFULTHURSDAY We are so grateful for the support of our donors. Today we would like to say a special thank you to the JP Bickell Foundation for supporting our 2023 Chamberfest program. It is a highlight of the summer session for so many of our musicians! We hope you enjoy these interviews with some members of our 2022 Orchestra and this performance of String Quartet in E-flat Major, D. 87 - Franz Schubert (1797-1828) I. Allegro with Jennifer Armor, violin Juliana Cao, violin Tasman Tantasawat, viola and Mario Rodriguez McMillan, cello To hear their complete performance click the link in bio. . . . . . #thankful #philanthropy #causes #gratitude #thankyou #donate #donation #socialgood #givingback #community #giveback #fundraising #nonprofit #fundraiser #charity #help #donations #appreciation #dogood #weekendmood #testimonial #throwbackthursday #nyoc #nyoc2022 #nationalyouthorchestraofcanada #nyoc2022musician #nyoc2022orchestra #nyo2022 #NYOCBorealis
⛄❄️NYO Canada will be closed for the holiday ⛄❄️NYO Canada will be closed for the holiday season as of December 22 at 5 p.m. (EST). Our regular operations will resume on January 3 at 8:00 a.m. (EST). ❄️⁠ ⁠ 🎄The entire NYO Canada team wishes you a very happy holiday season!⁠ ⁠ ☃️We're looking forward to seeing you again in 2023,⁠ may this time of the year be filled with laughter, love, and music!⁠ ⁠ ⛄❄️NYO Canada sera fermé pour la période des Fêtes du 22 décembre 2022 à 17 h au 3 janvier 2023 à 8 h 00 (HNE). ❄️⁠ ⁠ 🎄Toute l’équipe de NYO Canada vous souhaite un très joyeux temps des Fêtes!⁠ ⁠ ☃️Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver pour une année 2023 toute en couleur afin de partager avec vous des moments musicaux de qualité.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #montreal #canadian #explorecanada #ontario #holidays #quebec #britishcolumbia #winter #toronto #2022 #vancouver #alberta #bc #edmonton #newyear #holiday #snow⁠ #getaway #family #art #instatraveling #instagood
🚨Don't miss your chance! 🚨⁠ The applicatio 🚨Don't miss your chance! 🚨⁠ The application deadlines for the 2023 National Auditions Late Fee ($75) January 1st 2023 – February 1st 2023 No Canada Council for the Arts Michael Measures Prize application will be considered after December 31, 2022.⁠ ⁠ __________________________________________________________________⁠ ⁠ 🚨Ne manquez pas votre chance!🚨Frais d’inscription 2023:⁠ ⁠ Inscription tardive (75$ CAN) Du 1er janvier 2023 au 1er février 2023 Aucune demande pour le prix Michael-Measures ne sera acceptée après l’échéance du 31 décembre 2022.
Wait it's almost the end of December and you haven Wait it's almost the end of December and you haven't applied to NYO yet? Don't worry link in bio to apply now 😀
Announcing Our 2023 rep! 🎉 🎻⁠ ⁠ *Kati Ag Announcing Our 2023 rep! 🎉 🎻⁠ ⁠ *Kati Agócs - Shenanigan *Jocelyn Morlock - My Name is Amanda Todd *Kalen Smith - To be announced 2023 Canadian Commission | WORLD PREMIERE *Modest Mussorgsky/Ravel - Pictures at an Exhibition *Indicates a Canadian Composer ⁠.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ 🎵NYO Canada 2007 Orchestra Principal Conductor Yoav Talmi - Performing Modest Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition - The Great Gate of Kiev 🎵
Announcing Our 2023 rep! 🎉 🎻⁠ ⁠ *Kati Ag Announcing Our 2023 rep! 🎉 🎻⁠ ⁠ *Kati Agócs - Shenanigan *Jocelyn Morlock - My Name is Amanda Todd *Kalen Smith - To be announced 2023 Canadian Commission | WORLD PREMIERE *Modest Mussorgsky/Ravel - Pictures at an Exhibition *Indicates a Canadian Composer
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