Be part of the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras
The Winnipeg Youth Orchestras provide young orchestra players the opportunity to come together in an atmosphere of friendship and good fellowship, and to experience and participate in orchestra playing of the highest order. Become part of one of Western Canada’s most renowned youth orchestras.
Sharing a Love of Music
The Winnipeg Youth Orchestras enables young musicians to expand their musical abilities while playing in a group setting. Each of the three groups provides an essential stepping stone on their journey to a lifetime filled with music.
Youth Strings
The musical journey begins with the Youth Strings. A group with only string instruments: the violin, the viola, the cello and the bass. At this stage the group is encouraged to listen to one another and they learn that each individual instrument is essential in creating the complete sound of the orchestra.
Youth Concert Orchestra
The Youth Concert Orchestra provides a complete orchestra experience that any young musician can benefit from. The group includes the string, woodwind, brass and percussion sections.
Youth Symphony Orchestra
The members of our Youth Symphony Orchestra are our most advanced musicians. They have dedicated their time, talent and abilities to music for many years. This has resulted in performance opportunities of the highest caliber, most notably as a guest orchestra for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra on numerous occasions.
Performances
Fall Fantasia
Monday, December 1, 2025
7:00 pm
Join all three Winnipeg Youth Orchestras as they perform during their annual Fall Fantasia performance. Each orchestra will perform exciting concert repertoire to demonstrate what they have been working on this fall.
Wintertide
Monday, March 2, 2026
7:00 pm
Wintertide will feature the Youth Symphony Orchestra and several solo performances by participants of the WYO Scholarship Competition.
Sounds of Spring
Monday, May 11, 2026
7:00 pm
Join the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras as they perform during their annual Sounds of Spring Concert. You will hear all three orchestras play the repertoire they’ve been working on all winter. You will also get to hear our Scholarship Competition winner solo with the Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility,
The Winnipeg Youth Orchestras values equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) as fundamental principles that guide our mission. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where musicians from all backgrounds can thrive. Our goal is to foster a diverse and supportive community that celebrates the unique contributions of each member, promotes mutual respect, and counters the elitism often associated with classical music. By breaking down financial and social barriers, we strive to create opportunities for musicians to participate in the joy of orchestral performance. Through our programs and initiatives, we are dedicated to empower young musicians, nurture their talents, and inspire a lifelong love for music. We are also committed to making positive changes in our programs to ensure accessibility for all individuals.
Land Acknowledgment
In the spirit of gratitude, we acknowledge that we gather to play and listen to music on Treaty 1 territory located on the ancestral lands of of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Through the sharing of the gift of music, the WYO commits to being part of the ongoing process of reconciliation.
We encourage you to learn more by visiting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba.
