What is it?
Chamber Orchestra is our top-tier orchestra, an advanced string ensemble combining high levels of musical artistry with an advancing technique. The wide range of repertoire emphasizes tone, phrasing, and style.
Who can join?
Advancing violin, viola, cello, and double bass students who are ready for more challenging repertoire, able to play with a beautiful tone, capable of sight-reading dotted and syncopated rhythms, and confident in upper positions.
Auditions are held prior to fall semester; for mid-year auditions please email [email protected].
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When/Where is it?
Thursdays 7:00pm-8:30pm, Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA
100% of your donations go directly to the orchestra, accounting for 30% of our budget. We can't do it without you!
BIYO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your gift is tax ​deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
The Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra, founded in 2001, is a training program for young musicians seeking an orchestral ensemble experience.  It has evolved into a three-tier orchestra program providing music education for all levels, from the emerging reader to the advanced musician.  BIYO's goal is to train the student musician in the craft of orchestra playing while instilling a deep love for music and fostering development of a well-rounded individual.

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