It's that time of the year when many members of our community generously contribute to the orchestra through OCFA.  100% of your donations go directly to the orchestra.  OCFA funds account for 25 to 30% of the orchestra operating budget.  We can't do it without you!  Click on the icon above to be taken directly to our dedicated donation portal.  We are so thankful for this community and OCFA!

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Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra was named a finalist for the American Prize in Orchestral Programming! The American Prize—Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in Orchestral Programming honors the memory of the great Lithuanian conductor, Maestro Vytautas Marijosius, music director of the Lithuanian State Opera, and for nearly thirty-five years Director of Orchestral Activities at the Hartt School of Music. The Prize recognizes and rewards the best achievement in the unique field of orchestral programming, where the selection of repertoire by knowledgeable, creative and courageous music directors builds orchestras and audiences, educates young people and adults, and enriches the community.  

BIYO
​REHEARSAL TIMES AND LOCATION

All rehearsals are held at Bainbridge First Baptist Church 
Thursday Rehearsals:
Debut Orchestra 3:45-5:00
Sinfonietta 5:00-6:45
Senior 6:45-8:30

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JOINING THE BIYO:
Auditions for the 2019/20 season are completed.  Exciting news!  We are now accepting woodwinds, brass, and percussion in addition to strings!  If you would like to join the program after the audition timeframe, please send an email to Christine Edwards at [email protected]  The Debut group members require a teacher recommendation to be forwarded to Jane Melin, director, and a completed registration to join the ensemble. [email protected]

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