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NoCoYONorthern Colorado Youth Orchestra

Spring 2027 · Symphony Orchestra

Your next adventure
needs your sound.

Bring your woodwind, brass, percussion, or string voice to the Northern Colorado Youth Orchestra. Play alongside young musicians from across our region and help build a full symphony this spring.

Find your next step I’m interested

Auditions due January 15, 2027
11:59 p.m. Mountain Time · Loveland, Colorado

NoCoYO musicians taking a bow together after a performance
Your seat. Your sound. Our next chapter.
Audition deadline11:59 p.m. Mountain Time
First spring rehearsalMonday · Loveland, Colorado
Spring concert7 p.m. · Loveland High School

Courage. Conflict. Triumph.

Something heroic
is coming.

A familiar spark. A new symphonic adventure. We’re keeping the spring program under wraps a little longer—but expect bold brass, vivid orchestral color, and a story worth playing.

The repertoire reveal is still ahead.Tell us you’re interested in spring

Bring what you love. Discover what’s next.

From the field
to the concert stage.

Finishing marching season? Keep growing as a musician alongside strings in a symphonic setting. We welcome students from Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, and surrounding Northern Colorado communities.

NoCoYO complements your school music program. Tell us about winter percussion, school ensembles, and other commitments so we can help you explore the fit.

01

Woodwinds

Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and related instruments. Bring your phrasing, color, and musical curiosity.

02

Brass & percussion

Horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Explore the power and precision of a full orchestra.

03

Strings

Violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp. Grow your ensemble skills and share in the spring story.

Placement depends on readiness and the needs of the ensemble. Unsure where you fit? Our team can help.

NoCoYO’s full orchestra standing together on a concert stage, with strings in front and winds, brass, and percussion behind them
Many instruments. One powerful sound.Find your place in the full symphony this spring.

One familiar audition process

Make your next move.

Submit your audition by January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. You can prepare your materials now.

  1. 01

    Start with your family profile

    New to NoCoYO? Complete new-student registration. Already a member? Use your existing family account and contact us about your spring plans.

    New-student registration ↗Parent Portal ↗
  2. 02

    Prepare the right materials

    Follow the current requirements for your instrument. In the audition form, select Symphony / Chamber Orchestra for the spring symphony.

    String audition packet · PDF ↗Woodwind, brass & percussion materials · CBA ↗

    Use the CBA page for instrument materials, then return here to submit to NoCoYO by our January 15 deadline.

  3. 03

    Record, pay, and submit

    Pay the $20 audition fee through the Parent Portal, then use NoCoYO’s existing audition form. Upload your recording or provide an unlisted YouTube link. Keep the page open until your submission number appears.

    Submit an audition →Get audition help →
  4. 04

    Plan your spring

    After placement, review your ensemble schedule, complete enrollment, and get ready for rehearsals beginning February 1. Share any school or winter-ensemble conflicts before committing.

    Ask about placement or scheduling →

For families

A clear path
into the orchestra.

Who should audition?

The symphony pathway serves technically accomplished musicians ready for challenging repertoire. Woodwind, brass, percussion, and string players are welcome to explore the opportunity. For a developing string player, our team can also recommend Concert or Apprentice Ensemble.

Where and when are rehearsals?

Spring rehearsals begin Monday, February 1, in Loveland. NoCoYO rehearses at Lucile Erwin Middle School, with additional rehearsals before concerts. Your complete ensemble schedule and rehearsal times will be confirmed during enrollment. Let us know about school music and winter-ensemble commitments.

What does participation cost?

Large-ensemble tuition is $100 per month, with a semester payment option available. The audition fee is $20. Tuition assistance can be requested during enrollment; contact Lola Payne for help with the process.

Do returning students need to register again?

Use your existing family account. Contact the NoCoYO team to confirm your spring ensemble plans and whether an updated audition is needed.

Can I ask questions before auditioning?

Yes. Complete the spring interest form with your instrument, experience, and questions. The team will help you find the right next step.

Your part in the story starts here.

Bring your sound
to something bigger.

Submit an audition →Ask about spring →

Auditions due January 15, 2027 · 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time