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🎼 Announcing our 2026 repertoire! 🎻

We are thrilled to share the music NYO Canada will bring to stages across the country this summer, and to mark a major milestone: the inaugural season of our new Music Director, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser!

Under his baton, the orchestra steps into a season of romanticism, Canadian voices, and orchestral storytelling, including a brand-new NYO Canada commission from Canadian composer Liam Ritz, supported by the SOCAN Foundation.

🎵 The 2026 Repertoire:
🔹 William Grant Still | Symphony No. 2, "Song of a New Race"
🔹 Edward Elgar | Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85
🔹 Sergei Prokofiev | Symphony No. 5, op. 100, in B-flat major
🔹 Anna Clyne | Masquerade
🔹 Richard Strauss | Der Rosenkavalier Suite
🔹 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Overture to The Impresario, K. 486
🔹 Jordan Pal (Canadian) | Iris
🔹 Liam Ritz (Canadian) | Pulse (NYO Canada commission, supported by the SOCAN Foundation)
🔹 Lili Boulanger | D'un soir triste

🗓 2026 Canadian Tour:
📍 Toronto | Sat, July 18 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Stratford | Sun, July 19 | 4:00 p.m.
📍 Parry Sound | Wed, July 22 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 Kingston | Thu, July 23 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Ottawa | Sun, July 26 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 Saint-Irénée | Fri, July 31 | 4:00 p.m.

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We love seeing this! 🎶 A heartfelt thank you to composer Nicholas Denton Protsack, Composer-Cellist for these kind words about our world premiere of Across the Vaulted Night. It was a privilege to bring this work to life at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts , and we're so proud of the musicians who interpreted it with such care and artistry.✨

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🎼 Announcing our 2026 repertoire! 🎻 We are thrill 🎼 Announcing our 2026 repertoire! 🎻 We are thrilled to share the music NYO Canada will bring to stages across the country this summer, and to mark a major milestone: the inaugural season of our new Music Director, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser! Under his baton, the orchestra steps into a season of romanticism, Canadian voices, and orchestral storytelling, including a brand-new NYO Canada commission from Canadian composer Liam Ritz, supported by the @socanfdn SOCAN Foundation. 🎵 The 2026 Repertoire: 🔹 William Grant Still | Symphony No. 2, “Song of a New Race” 🔹 Edward Elgar | Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85 🔹 Sergei Prokofiev | Symphony No. 5, op. 100, in B-flat major 🔹 Anna Clyne | Masquerade 🔹 Richard Strauss | Der Rosenkavalier Suite 🔹 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Overture to The Impresario, K. 486 🔹 Jordan Pal (Canadian) | Iris 🔹 Liam Ritz (Canadian) | Pulse (NYO Canada commission, supported by the SOCAN Foundation) 🔹 Lili Boulanger | D’un soir triste 🗓 2026 Canadian Tour: 📍 Toronto | Sat, July 18 | 7:30 p.m. 📍 Stratford | Sun, July 19 | 4:00 p.m. 📍 Parry Sound | Wed, July 22 | 7:00 p.m. 📍 Kingston | Thu, July 23 | 7:30 p.m. 📍 Ottawa | Sun, July 26 | 7:00 p.m. 📍 Saint-Irénée | Fri, July 31 | 4:00 p.m. 🎟 Tickets | link in bio #NYOCanada2026 #YouthOrchestra #ClassicalMusic #LiveOrchestra #SymphonicMusic
🎵 #Jeudidelagratitude Alexis Bernier, flûtiste, re 🎵 #Jeudidelagratitude Alexis Bernier, flûtiste, revient pour sa 3e saison à NYO Canada et reçoit pour la 2e fois notre Prix d’Excellence. ✨ Cet automne, il débutera sa maîtrise au Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Lyon. « NYO Canada offre une opportunité incroyable de travailler avec d’excellents professeurs, d’avoir des cours privés, une expérience d’orchestre et une tournée pour partager nos concerts à travers différentes villes. C’est une grande chance de pouvoir avoir une expérience aussi complète, en plus de rencontrer d’autres musiciens qui viennent de partout au pays. » — Alexis Bernier, flûte Chaque élément que mentionne Alexis , sans oublier l’hébergement, les repas, les partitions et le matériel, repose sur le soutien fidèle de la Fondation Azrieli. Voir Alexis revenir année après année, le voir s’épanouir jusqu’à Lyon, c’est exactement ce que rend possible un soutien visionnaire. Merci, Fondation Azrieli. 🎶 📷 @alexissbernier
🎻 Join us in celebrating Mio Nakajo @mio_n0902 , a 🎻 Join us in celebrating Mio Nakajo @mio_n0902 , a violinist from Vancouver, B.C. and a 2026 recipient of a BMO Award of Excellence! Mio’s passion for sharing music across Canada is rivalled only by her gratitude for tuition-free programs like NYO that open doors for young artists from coast to coast. “A large part of my life involves people who are as passionate about music as I am. The connections I build in this community are uplifting and motivational. I enjoy performing music, and I love that the audience is able to interpret the music in a way that is meaningful to them.” 🎶 Huge thanks to BMO Financial Group @BMO , whose generous support continues to make these opportunities possible. 📍 Catch Mio live this summer as NYO Canada tours from Toronto to Saint-Irénée! 🎟️ Tour details - link in bio #NYOCanada #BMO #CanadianMusicians #WomenInMusic #FutureOfMusic
🎻 Your summer plans just got way more interesting. 🎻 Your summer plans just got way more interesting. What does the future of orchestral music sound like? Come find out. NYO Canada’s 2026 tour, led by new Music Director Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser. July 18–31. Six cities. 🎟 Tickets in bio. #NYOCanada2026 #NYO66 #SummerTour #Orchestralmusic #canadianmusic
🎵 #ThankfulThursday | Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable 🎵 #ThankfulThursday | Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation “Such a pleasure to be selected by NYO this year… I will be playing principal clarinet chair in Mahler Symphony No. 5, one of the largest pieces in classical music. It’s such a wonderful opportunity to not only play beautiful solo parts but also work with lots of great teachers and colleagues. Thank you so much for making this happen!” — Alec Pin Kan, 2019 Scholarship Recipient From funding a single scholarship to sponsoring a full Award of Excellence, the Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation has grown right alongside the musicians they’ve championed. Their generosity has shaped careers and opened doors for young Canadians who needed someone to believe in them. Since 2019, the Hellyer Foundation has supported: 🎶 Jonathan Lòpez (2019) · Alec Pin Kan (2019) 🎶 Eugene Zhang (2021) · Lucia Warren (2021) 🎶 Samuel Hughes (2022) · Mobin Naeini (2022) 🎶 Abigail Minor (2024) · Cassandra Wolff (2024) 🎶 Kendal Morrison (2025) · Claire Qiu (2025) In their own words: “Overall one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Truly an amazing summer with the best people. I’m so beyond thankful ...Thank you for everything ❤️” Abigail Minor, 2024 “The best thing is undoubtedly the people that you meet. NYO Canada was an amazing opportunity to meet all kinds of people in all different stages of their music journey.” Claire Qiu, 2025 “NYO Canada was an amazing experience, and I’ve grown incredibly as a musician through this program. I can’t wait to come back next year!” Kendal Morrison, 2025 Thank you, Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation, for believing in young musicians. #ThankfulThursday #NYOCanada #AwardOfExcellence #CanadianMusic YoungMusicians
“I still think auditions for schools or jobs are 5 “I still think auditions for schools or jobs are 50/50. Half of the success is born out of hard work, attentive work and careful practice and the other half is straight up luck.” NYO alum Bobby Thompson gets real about auditions - from the preparation to what they’re actually looking for. Bobby’s practical advice: Start your preparation as soon as applications come out Record yourself and track your progress Have a couple reeds secured at least a week beforehand Play for the faculty you want to study with before auditions Play the pieces YOU do best - “Don’t play the super flashy or technically challenging piece if it’s not what shows off your best abilities” “It’s important to remember that they’re not looking for perfection, they want to hear your character in your playing and know that you can adapt and learn new things quickly and effectively.” Bobby just won the bassoon position with Orchestre symphonique de Québec while finishing his master’s at Juilliard. #NYOCanada #NYOAlumni #AuditionAdvice #MusicStudents #Bassoon
🎶✨ NYO Canada’s 65th Anniversary Tour CD is here 🎶✨ NYO Canada’s 65th Anniversary Tour CD is here Captured live at @chancentreubc , conducted by Music Director @woonaomiwoo . From Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 to Mozart, Debussy’s La Mer, Ethel Smyth’s Wreckers Overture, and @dentonprotsack ‘s World Premier Across the Vaulted Night...this is a programme that only NYO Canada could bring to life. Swipe through to explore every track. 🎧 LINK IN BIO TO KEEP LISTENING
🎵 Thankful Thursday | @longandmcquade Long & McQua 🎵 Thankful Thursday | @longandmcquade Long & McQuade Musical Instruments "It's not an exaggeration when I say I owe my entire career to NYO." — Honoka Shoji, harpist & NYO Canada alumna Honoka received an Award of Excellence in 2023 — support made possible by Long & McQuade. She couldn't have attended without it. Neither could Robert Conquer, Roberta Yee, Justin Saulnier, Samuel Kerr, or Solana Frebold. Financial barriers are real. Partnerships like this one make sure they don't have the final word. 🌟 #ThankfulThursday #NYOCanada #LongAndMcQuade #CanadianMusic #YoungMusicians 📷 Photo 1: Honoka Shoji 📷 Photo 2: Robert Conquer - Photo credit Shayne Gray Photography 📷 Photo 3: Roberta Yee 📷 Photo 4: Justin Saulnier - Photo credit Anastasia Krachkovskaya (https://www.anak.photography/) 📷 Photo 5: Samuel Kerr - Photo credit June Chung (www.junechungviolin.com) 📷 Photo 6: Solana Frebold - Photo credit Dahlia Katz Photography
The future of Canadian music is from St. John’s an The future of Canadian music is from St. John’s and Vancouver and Montréal and everywhere in between. They practised for years for this moment, and this summer, it’s coming to a stage near you. NYO Canada’s Canadiana 2026 Tour brings 90 of the country’s most exceptional young musicians to audiences across Ontario and Québec. Landmark repertoire. Free chamber concerts. A world premiere. And performances that will take your breath away. Explore the full season brochure at the 🔗 in our bio #nyocanada #classicalmusic #orchestra #canadianmusicians #youngmusicians
From NYO Canada to Canada’s oldest orchestra: Bass From NYO Canada to Canada’s oldest orchestra: Bassoonist Bobby Thompson just won the bassoon position with Orchestre symphonique de Québec. Bobby, currently finishing his master’s degree at Juilliard, took the audition on November 30th, 2025 at Palais Montcalm - and didn’t let external distractions interfere with his calm mindset. “I was not thinking about the end goal or potentially winning, I focused on the specific excerpts coming up and remaining calm, trusting the work I had done for months in advance would stick.” On joining OSQ: “It feels humbling and still not quite real yet. The OSQ has a deep history and an awesome legacy as being a great Canadian orchestra and I want to focus on just playing my best, being myself, and continuing an environment of kind, expressive music making.”
🥁 Meet the Percussion, Keyboard & Harp Faculty! 🥁 🥁 Meet the Percussion, Keyboard & Harp Faculty! 🥁 Rencontrez les professeurs de percussion, clavier et harpe! 🥁 — PERCUSSION — 🎓 Aiyun Huang | Jun 21–28 juin 🎓 Ryan Scott | Jun 28 juin–Jul 5 juillet 🎓 John Rudolph | Jul 5 juin –12 juillet — KEYBOARD | CLAVIER — 🎓 Geoffrey Conquer | Jun 21 juin –Jul 12 juillet — HARP | HARPE — 🎓 Lori Gemmell | Jun 21 juin –Jul 1 juillet 🎓 Isabelle Fortier | Jul 1–12 juillet 🎶 Link in bio to meet the full faculty. 🎶 Consultez le lien en bio pour voir tous les profs. #NYOCanada #NYO2026 #keyboard #Percussion #harp
🎵 #Jeudidelagratitude🎵 Depuis 2015, BMO finance ci 🎵 #Jeudidelagratitude🎵 Depuis 2015, BMO finance cinq Prix d’excellence de NYO Canada chaque année, 5 000 $ chacun, remis à nos musiciens les plus avancés, prêts à occuper des postes dans des orchestres professionnels. C’est 50 jeunes musiciens dont les carrières ont été façonnées par cet investissement. Comme le dit Roxanne Sicard, lauréate à quatre reprises : « C’est pendant ma première année à NYO que je suis tombée en amour avec le jeu orchestral… À partir de ce moment-là, c’était très clair pour moi que je deviendrais une musicienne d’orchestre! » Roxanne a bâti exactement cette carrière, et joue encore aujourd’hui dans deux ensembles de musique de chambre composés d’anciens étudiants de NYO. Pour Roxanne et tant d’autres, le Prix d’excellence est plus qu’une bourse. C’est le signe que votre talent est reconnu et qu’il vaut la peine d’être soutenu. Merci, BMO, pour une décennie de confiance envers la prochaine génération de musiciens canadiens. 💙 @bmocanada | #ThankfulThursday #NYOCanada #Prixdexcellence #MusiqueCanadienne
After nearly eight years with NYO Canada, our Dire After nearly eight years with NYO Canada, our Director of Operations and Artistic Planning Chris Lamont is stepping into an exciting new role as Executive Director of the Stratford Music Festival, and we could not be more proud. Since 2018, Chris has been the force behind so much of what makes NYO Canada work. If you’ve ever auditioned, toured, or spent a summer making music with us, there’s a good chance Chris was somewhere making sure everything ran, and that you felt looked after while it did. He’s answered the midnight calls, solved the on-tour crises, and brought a warmth and steadiness to this organization that is genuinely hard to put into words. In our (admittedly biased) opinion, Chris has become one of the finest arts administrators in Canada. Stratford is lucky. The good news: this isn’t a full goodbye. Chris will continue with NYO Canada part-time as our Auditions Manager, so we haven’t seen the last of him. To our alumni, current musicians, and faculty, please join us in congratulating Chris and his family on this new chapter. It is so very well deserved. Thank you, Chris. For everything. 🎶
🎺 Meet the Brass Faculty! 🎺 Rencontrez les profess 🎺 Meet the Brass Faculty! 🎺 Rencontrez les professeurs de cuivres! 🎺 — FRENCH HORN | COR — 🎓 Florence Rosseau | Jun 21–28 juin 🎓 Gabe Radford | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet 🎓 Catherine Turner | Jul 5–12 juillet — TRUMPET | TROMPETTE — 🎓 Steve Woomert | Jun 21 juin – 28 juin 🎓 James Ross | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet 🎓 Karen Donnelly | Jul 5 – 12 juillet — TROMBONE — 🎓 Peter Sullivan | Jun 21 – 28 juin 🎓 Vanessa Fralick | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet — BASS TROMBONE | TROMBONE BASSE — 🎓 Pierre Beaudry | Jul 5–12 juillet — TUBA — 🎓 Chris Lee | Jul 5–12 juillet 🎶 Link in bio to meet the full faculty. 🎶 Consultez le lien en bio pour voir tous les profs. #NYOCanada #BrassFaculty #NYO2026 #OrchestralLife #Cuivres
🎵 #ThankfulThursday 🎵 The Award of Excellence isn 🎵 #ThankfulThursday 🎵 The Award of Excellence isn't just a scholarship, it's a launchpad. We're so proud of the musicians whose journeys remind us why this program exists and grateful for the support of the Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Foundation. Daniel Ketter (2024 recipient 🎶) — From NYO Canada's Aurora and Horizons tours to the stage of the Albany Symphony, Daniel now holds the Principal Clarinet chair and was recently named a Clarinet Fellow at Tanglewood. He's pursuing his Master's at the Eastman School of Music. Declan Scott (2023 recipient 🎺) — A trumpeter from the Toronto area who performed at the G20 Summit in Indonesia, Declan is now Principal Trumpet with the Canadian Opera Company. From our stage to one of Canada's premier opera houses. Sarah Yang (2022 recipient 🎻) — Named one of CBC's "30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30," Sarah has held concertmaster positions from NYO Canada to the Casalmaggiore International Festival, and is now an academist with the Deutsche Kammerakademie in Neuss am Rhein, Germany, studying Konzertexamen at the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg. Eugene Ye (2021 recipient 🎻) — Eugene brought his cello to the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra as Principal Cellist while studying Applied Math at Harvard, and has since launched a career in investment banking. Noah Larocque (2025 recipient 📯) — Our most recent recipient is already making waves. Noah holds the principal horn chair at the Université de Montréal orchestra, has won the prestigious Luc-Vinet Excellence Scholarship, and is freelancing with ensembles including the Orchestre Métropolitain and the Orchestre des Grands Ballets Canadiens, all while completing his undergraduate degree. Six Musicians $5,000 each. A lifetime of impact. 💙 Photo 1 of Noah warming up before a performance in Winnipeg Photo 2 of Daniel Ketter after a performance in Koerner Hall in 2023 Photo 3 of Declan Scott during NYO in 2023 Photo 4 of Sarah Yang at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts in Kingston #NYOCanada #AwardOfExcellence #ClassicalMusic #YoungMusicians #CanadianMusic
🎵 Meet the Wind Faculty! 🎵 Rencontrez les professe 🎵 Meet the Wind Faculty! 🎵 Rencontrez les professeurs de vents! — FLUTE | FLÛTE — 🎓 Kelly Zimba | Jun 21 juin – 28 juin 🎓 Jacinthe Forand | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet 🎓 Joanna G’froerer | Jul 5 – 12 juillet — OBOE | HAUTBOIS — 🎓 Anna Petersen | Jun 21 juin – 28 juin 🎓 Sarah Jeffrey | Jun 28 juin – Jul 5 juillet 🎓 Charles Hamann | Jul 5 – 12 juillet — CLARINET | CLARINETTE — 🎓 James Campbell | Jun 21–28 juin 🎓 Alain Desgagné | Jun 28 juin – Jul 12 juillet — BASSOON | BASSON — 🎓 Kathleen McLean | Jun 21 – 28 juin 🎓 Marlène Ngalissamy | Jun 28 juin – Jul 12 juillet 🎶 Link in bio to meet the full faculty. 🎶 Consultez le lien en bio pour voir tous les profs. #NYOCanada #WindFaculty #NYO2026 #OrchestralLife #Vents
“I think the thing that surprised me the most abou “I think the thing that surprised me the most about being at Juilliard for nearly 6 years now is the impact my fellow colleagues at school have on my wellbeing and playing.” NYO alum Bobby Thompson on the unexpected education that happens outside the practice room. “To be in a supportive but ambitious and motivating environment is crucial and I was surprised how much that helped me grow as a player. I am often inspired and look up to other players at school, both as kind individuals and expressive artists.” Bobby also credits a transformative lesson with then-NYO flute faculty Lorna McGhee: “She taught me about musicality and phrasing and made me approach standard bassoon excerpts with a whole different perspective and I’ve carried that openness with me always.” “I think it requires an openness of mind and humility to learn from your peers, they often have different answers to musical or technical challenges and it’s always a good thing to have a different perspective on how a piece or passage is played.” #NYOCanada #NYOAlumni #MusicEducation #Collaboration
🎻 Get to Know Our Strings Faculty! 🎻 We can’t wait 🎻 Get to Know Our Strings Faculty! 🎻 We can’t wait to welcome you to NYO this summer! 🎻 Rencontrez notre équipe de professeurs de cordes! 🎻Nos professeurs ont hâte de vous accueillir au sein de NYO cet été! — VIOLIN | VIOLON — 🎻 Andrew Wan | Jun 21–26 🎻 Jonathan Crow | Jun 21–26 🎻 Erika Raum | Jun 21–Jul 5 🎻 Mark Fewer | Jun 21–Jul 5 🎻 David Bernat | Jun 28–Jul 5 🎻 Jasmine Lin | Jun 28–Jul 5 🎻 Marie Bérard | Jun 28–Jul 5 🎻 Aaron Schwebel | Jul 5–12 — VIOLA | ALTO — 🎻 Sharon Wei | Jun 21–26 🎻 Matthew Cohen | Jun 28–Jul 5 🎻 Neal Gripp | Jun 28–Jul 12 — CELLO | VIOLONCELLE — 🎻 Cameron Crozman | Jun 21–26 🎻 David Hetherington | Jun 21–Jul 12 🎻 Deborah Pae | Jun 28–Jul 5 — DOUBLE BASS | CONTREBASSE — 🎻 Jeffrey Beecher | Jun 21–Jul 5 🎻 Ali Yazdanfar | Jul 5–12 🎶 Link in bio to meet the full faculty. 🎶 Consultez le lien en bio pour voir tous les profs. #NYOCanada #StringsFaculty #Strings #NYO2026 #OrchestralLife
🎶 We have 26 amazing monthly donors as of March 31 🎶 We have 26 amazing monthly donors as of March 31st! 🎉 That's 26 champions who believe in giving talented young musicians the chance to shine, no matter their financial background. Welcome to the heart of NYO Canada! ❤️ Your monthly gifts mean: → More stability for our summer plans → More confidence in saying "yes" to talent → More life-changing opportunities for musicians Together, you're contributing around $1,200/month - an incredible $16,000/year investing in young Canadian artists. "Without the honorarium, I couldn't have justified doing NYO. It made participation possible." - Félix Nunes, NYO 2025 alum. To our newest monthly donors: Thank you for believing in musicians like Félix. 🙌 Not a donor yet? Join this inspiring community today! Link in bio. #ThankfulThursday #MakeItMonthly #NYOCanada #SupportTheArts
🌟 Congratulations to Sabina Sandvoss, @sabinasandv 🌟 Congratulations to Sabina Sandvoss, @sabinasandvosscello cellist from Alberta, winner of the 2026 @CanadaCouncil Michael Measures First Prize ($25,000), and the incredible Davin Mar, @davinwmar violist from British Columbia, recipient of the Second Prize ($15,000)! 🇨🇦🎶🎉 Félicitations à Sabina Sandvoss, violoncelliste de l’Alberta, lauréate du premier Prix Michael-Measures 2026 du @Conseildesarts (25 000 $), ainsi qu’à l’incroyable Davin Mar, altiste de la Colombie-Britannique, récipiendaire du deuxième prix (15 000 $) ! 🇨🇦🎶🎉 This year, history is being made...twice! Sabina becomes the first female cellist to win First Prize, and Davin becomes the first violist ever to receive the Michael Measures Prize! 🏆 Et cette année, l’histoire s’écrit doublement ! Sabina devient la première femme violoncelliste à remporter le premier prix, et Davin devient le premier altiste à recevoir un Prix Michael-Measures ! Catch Sabina and Davin live with NYO Canada this summer on our 2026 Canadiana Tour, where Sabina will perform Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 as soloist in Toronto, Parry Sound, Kingston, and Ottawa! 🎶 Venez voir Sabina et Davin en concert avec NYO Canada cet été lors de notre Tournée Canadiana 2026 ! Venez écouter Sabina et Davin en concert avec NYO Canada cet été lors de notre Tournée Canadiana 2026 ! 📍 Tour stops / Arrêts de la tournée: Toronto, Stratford, Parry Sound, Kingston, Ottawa & Saint-Irénée! 📅 Full details + tickets / Détails et billets en bio 🔗 🎉 Drop your congratulations for Sabina and Davin in the comments! | Laissez vos messages de félicitations ci-dessous ! #CanadaCouncil #NYOCanada #ClassicalMusic #Cello #Viola
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