National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
Each summer, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) brings together the brightest young players from across the country to form the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), a free program for all participants. Following a comprehensive audition process and a multi-week training residency with leading professional orchestra musicians, these remarkable teenagers embark on a tour to some of the great music capitals of the world while serving as dynamic music ambassadors.
In summer 2021, NYO-USA will convene at Purchase College, State University of New York, for a month of music making and mentorship, capped by digital performances. Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, NYO-USA will not tour this summer, and will not play at Carnegie Hall.
Ages: 16–19
Available for Young Musicians: Nationally
Season: Summer Program
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NYO-USA Details
Meet the Orchestra
Meet the extraordinary young musicians of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States (NYO-USA).Residency
NYO-USA musicians gather at Purchase College, State University of New York for rehearsals, workshops, and social activities.Guest Artists & Faculty
NYO-USA musicians are led by a stellar faculty of leading players from America’s top orchestras and perform with world-class guest artists.Follow NYO-USA
Application Information
Each year, the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) invites young musicians ages 16–19 to audition for its summer season. Applications for summer 2022 will be available in early fall 2021.
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Lead Donors: Hope and Robert F. Smith, Marina Kellen French and the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, The Kovner Foundation, Beatrice Santo Domingo, and Nicola and Beatrice Bulgari.
Global Ambassadors: Hope and Robert F. Smith, and Maggie and Richard Tsai.
Major funding has been provided by The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, The Carl Jacobs Foundation, JMCMRJ Sorrell Foundation, and Joyce and George Wein Foundation, Inc.
Additional funding has been provided by Sarah Arison, The Jack Benny Family Foundation, Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, Mary Anne Huntsman Morgan and The Huntsman Foundation, IAC, and The Morton H. Meyerson Family Foundation.
Founder Patrons: Blavatnik Family Foundation; Nicola and Beatrice Bulgari; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Marina Kellen French and the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation; The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation; Ronald O. Perelman; Robertson Foundation; Beatrice Santo Domingo; Hope and Robert F. Smith; Sarah Billinghurst Solomon and Howard Solomon; and Joan and Sanford I. Weill and the Weill Family Foundation.