Why join YOBC?
YOBC creates opportunities for young musicians to achieve artistic excellence through enriching classical music experiences. Students join YOBC because they love music and want to play challenging and exciting repertoire with other young musicians.
What does YOBC offer?
YOBC is an exceptional music program which includes weekly Sunday afternoon band and orchestra rehearsals throughout the academic year, opportunities to work with world-class guest artists and educators, and workshops and international concert tours.
- Our core ensemble program includes two concert bands, two full orchestras and three string orchestras.
- Winds, brass, and percussion students may have the opportunity to play in both concert band and full orchestra ensembles, depending on their ensemble placement.
- YOBC serves students in grades three – 12, at all skill levels from Bucks and surrounding counties. Students from all geographic areas are welcome to audition.
- Students must participate in their school music programs to be in YOBC. Except for first year elementary band students, all students are required to take private lessons upon acceptance.
- Tuition Assistance is available.
Ready to Join?
There are currently openings for all ensembles for strings (violin, viola, cello, string bass), winds (woodwind and brass), percussion, and harp. Pre-recorded audition videos are still being accepted for the start of the 2024-2025 season.
There are two rounds of placements to begin the season. There are rolling auditions throughout the year.
We try to place all students as space allows for each ensemble. To be considered for the first round of placements, please submit your video audition by June 1st, 2024. The second round is due July 1st, 2024.
Audition details are at yobc.org/audition.