Band
Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra
The Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra is a Ridgefield, Connecticut-based not-for-profit organization providing young musicians from Fairfield County and upper Westchester County with classical symphonic, concert band, and string orchestra experience. Acceptance into its symphony orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and String Ensemble requires an audition. The group's mission is to develop young musical talents through education and performance, foster awareness of standard and modern repertoire, and enrich surrounding communities. The ensembles have toured in Sweden, Austria, and Paris, and have performed at Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center.
