The Met Youth Orchestra of New York Choral and Orchestral Programs Tickets

On the schedule

The Met Youth Orchestra of New York Choral and Orchestral Programs Tour Dates & Tickets

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Artist note

A sourced detail

The Met Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is a leading non-profit program dedicated to nurturing young musical talent across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island. Founded in 1993 by John C. McNeur, MYO serves more than 800 musicians aged 8–18 through seven choirs and seven orchestras. The organization offers a rich environment where young musicians study, rehearse, and perform at the highest levels, preparing them for future careers in music and the arts.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

MYO’s activities extend beyond local concerts. The ensemble regularly embarks on international performance tours, with a documented France tour in 2024 and an anticipated Greece tour in July 2026. Notably, the Carnegie Hall 30th anniversary celebration in 2023 featured 800 MYO musicians, demonstrating the program’s impact on a national stage. The Side-by-Side collaborations with Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal (2024) highlight MYO’s commitment to artistic excellence and cross-cultural exchange. Auditions for the 2025–2026 season are open, inviting new members to join a community where discipline, teamwork, and musical integrity meet opportunity. Stay connected through MYO’s official channels for audition details, tour updates, and performance dates.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Follow The Met Youth Orchestra of New York on social media for the latest news and recordings: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Explore official audio via SoundCloud - listentomyo, including the 2024–2025 Spotlight Concert Recordings playlist. Official site and audition information are available at the MYO homepage.

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Met Youth Orchestra of New York Choral and Orchestral Programs

Founded in 1993 by John C. McNeur; serves over 800 musicians aged 8–18.
Seven choirs and seven orchestras across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island.
Regular international performance tours; France 2024 tour documented, with Greece tour planned for July 2026.
Carnegie Hall performances celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary in 2023 with 800 musicians.
Carnegie Hall Side-by-Side opportunities have included collaborations with Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal (2024).
Mets game performances by MYO singers/choirs have been featured (community involvement).

The records

The Met Youth Orchestra of New York Choral and Orchestral Programs Discography

2024-2025 Spotlight Concert Recordings
2025 · The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York / SoundCloud (listentomyo)

The hits

Top The Met Youth Orchestra of New York Choral and Orchestral Programs Songs

William Tell Overture (Nassau Principal Orchestra)
2025 · N/A
Pavane pour une infante défunte (Nassau Principal Orchestra)
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Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32 (Nassau Principal Orchestra)
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Symphonic Dances, Mvt. V. Charleston (Nassau Symphony Orchestra)
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Symphonic Dances, Mvt. IV. Tango (Nassau Symphony Orchestra)
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Symphonic Dances, Mvt. III. Dance of the Wild Ponies (Nassau Symphony Orchestra)
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Symphonic Dances, Mvt. II. Petite Waltz, Grande Waltz (Nassau Symphony Orchestra)
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Symphonic Dances, Mvt. I. Prance (Nassau Symphony Orchestra)
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Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85, Mvt. I (Ft. Maximus Lin) (Nassau Symphony Orchestra)
2025 · N/A
Variations on a Famous Theme by Paganini (Nassau Concert Orchestra)
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Itken Pois (Nassau Senior Treble Choir)
2025 · N/A
To Sit and Dream (Nassau Chamber Chorale)
2025 · N/A

MYO’s activities extend beyond local concerts. The ensemble regularly embarks on international performance tours, with a documented France tour in 2024 and an anticipated Greece tour in July 2026. Notably, the Carnegie Hall 30th anniversary celebration in 2023 featured 800 MYO musicians, demonstrating the program’s impact on a national stage. The Side-by-Side collaborations with Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal (2024) highlight MYO’s commitment to artistic excellence and cross-cultural exchange. Auditions for the 2025–2026 season are open, inviting new members to join a community where discipline, teamwork, and musical integrity meet opportunity. Stay connected through MYO’s official channels for audition details, tour updates, and performance dates.