Specialties
DCYOP offers group lessons and ensemble opportunities on all orchestral instruments for students ages 4 - 18. Serving all of Washington, DCYOP supports seven orchestras, 100 classes and school programs.
All programs are offered at affordable rates. More at www.dcyop.org
Founded in 1960 at the request of DC Public Schools, DCYOP has been an integral part of the Washington, DC community fostering the musical development of more than 50,000 youth. The first youth orchestra to perform at the Kennedy Center, DCYOP has toured 20 countries, played for US presidents and diplomats, and worked with esteemed musicians such as Copland, Maazel, Rostropovich, and Hamlisch. The program has received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award (formerly Coming Up Taller) and the Mayor's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Arts Education. The Catalogue for Philanthropy selected DCYOP as "one of the best small non-profits in the Greater Washington region" for its 2016-2017 award year.
History
Established in 1960.
Founded in 1960 at the request of DC Public Schools, DCYOP has been an integral part of the Washington, DC community fostering the musical development of more than 50,000 youth. The first youth orchestra to perform at the Kennedy Center, DCYOP has toured 20 countries, played for US presidents and diplomats, and worked with esteemed musicians such as Copland, Maazel, Rostropovich, and Hamlisch. The program has received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award (formerly Coming Up Taller) and the Mayor's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Arts Education. The Catalogue for Philanthropy selected DCYOP as "one of the best small non-profits in the Greater Washington region" for its 2016-2017 award year.
Meet the Manager: Elizabeth S.
A classically trained bassoonist and experienced arts administrator with a passion for music for young people, Elizabeth has been the Executive Director of the DC Youth Orchestra Program since 2013.