National Youth Ensembles
Each summer, Carnegie Hall’s national youth ensembles bring together the brightest young American instrumentalists for intensive training and performances on some of the world’s greatest stages. All three programs are free and led by an all-star faculty of professional musicians, giving students the opportunity to hone their talents while working with the world’s finest artists. As national ensembles, these programs include a broad range of musicians from across the country that reflect the exceptional talent and diversity of the United States.
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National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) brings together extraordinary instrumentalists ages 16–19 for intensive training with outstanding faculty and celebrated guest artists.
NYO2
NYO2 is an intensive summer training program for outstanding young musicians ages 14–17. The program aims to expand the pool of musicians equipped with the tools to succeed at the highest level, particularly those from communities underserved by and underrepresented in the classical orchestral field.
NYO Jazz
Each summer, gifted young jazz musicians ages 16–19 come together as NYO Jazz to study with and learn from world-class jazz masters. Acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and educator Sean Jones serves as artistic director and bandleader.
Each summer for more than 10 years, Carnegie Hall’s national youth ensembles have brought together remarkable young musicians to train with renowned artists, perform at Carnegie Hall, and embark on tours to some of the great music capitals of the world, serving as America’s music ambassadors. Discover accomplishments of alums, who have gone on to join some of the country’s top orchestras and ensembles.
NYO-USA
NYO2
Public support for NYO2 is provided by Senate Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand through the U.S. Department of Education.
Global Ambassadors: Michael ByungJu Kim and Kyung Ah Park, Hope and Robert F. Smith, and Maggie and Richard Tsai.
NYO Jazz
Global Ambassadors: Michael ByungJu Kim and Kyung Ah Park, Hope and Robert F. Smith, and Maggie and Richard Tsai.
NYO Jazz is made possible, in part, by an endowment grant from the Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme Foundation.