ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA
A program of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Education Department, the RPYO in association with the Eastman Community Music School (ECMS) motivates its musicians to achieve excellence in performance and develop a life-long love of music.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
rpyo spring concert
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Kodak Hall
Conductors: Herb Smith, Jared Chase
Program:
Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man
Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor (select mvts)
Boardman - Episodes for Marimba & Orchestra
Bizet - Carmen Suite No. 1
Sibelius - Finlandia
Join us for the final RPYO concert of the year! Herb Smith and Jared Chase will share the podium as we celebrate the end of a fantastic season. This program will feature both the RPYO Concerto Competition Winners, Xavier Joseph (violin) and Renee Groesbeck (percussion). Get ready for an evening of excitement and energy that you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are “Pay What You Want” with all proceeds supporting the RPYO mission.