Over the years, several members of the senior orchestra have volunteered as mentors in the Kids In Concert (KIC) program based in Suquamish, WA.  In this capacity, they have earned community service hours and great experience while teaching young musicians to play stringed instruments and their ensemble music.  The proof is in the continued desire to work with KIC as every year mentors return and commit their time to the organization.  The BIYO is able to provide a next step for young KIC musicians ready to join an orchestra ensemble and has welcomed KIC musicians in the annual BIYO String Festival and as members of BIYO ensembles.  In this way, the relationship has been beneficial and meaningful to both organizations.

The KIC/BIYO relationship is about working together to provide a musical education and community for area young musicians of all abilities and means.  BIYO looks forward to continuing the fun for many years to come!

2022/23 BIYO KIC Mentors:
Bree Dwyer - cello
Bryn Greenstein - violin
Angeline Hamilton - vioin
Lila Smaus - viola
Joseph Tappen - cello
Isabella Wallin - violin
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2021/22 BIYO KIC Mentors:
Bryn Greenstein - violin
Angeline Hamilton - violin
Iris Sawyer - violin
Lila Smaus - viola
Joseph Tappen - cello

2019/20 BIYO KIC Mentors:
Molly Gildner - viola
Abby Sullivan - cello
Joseph Tappen - cello

2018/19 BIYO KIC Mentors:
Molly Gildner - viola
Josie Meier - viola
Abby Sullivan - cello

2018 Summer Camp Mentors:
Axel Edwards - violin
Yuuki Inoue - violin
​Molly Gildner - viola




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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 string musicians seeking an orchestral ensemble experience.  It has evolved into a four-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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