With support from the California Arts Council, CIVIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA (CYO) will collaborate with the Escondido Union School District to provide “Allegro” an after-school strings program providing no cost, professional instruction to Title 1 elementary school students, grades 3-5. This CAC grant will make it possible for 1,250 underserved students to be enrolled in the Allegro program and grow within a structured performing arts program.
Since 1956 the Civic Youth Orchestra has enriched the lives of aspiring musicians, from those who are just beginning their musical experience to the most advanced, through a stair-step program designed to inspire and cultivate excellence through music and an appreciation for the arts.
Our program offers both small and large ensemble training for musicians aged 5 to 22, led by professional staff, as well as master classes, workshops, intensive orchestral retreats and tours.
Our students have gone on to pursue successful careers as solo performers, symphony orchestra members, composers, music educators and members of the music entertainment industry.

