The Live Oak Orchestra rehearses weekly on Sunday afternoons from 4:30-6:00pm. Rehearsals will be held at the McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC), in the historic Collin County Courthouse.
The Live Oak Orchestra will rehease in Ruschhaupt Hall-North on the main floor. Occassional sectionals may be called for small groups of the orchestra at 3:00p.m.
Please refer to the detailed rehearsal schedule posted under the Applications and Forms link to the left for details, unique rehearsal dates, and changes to the normal schedule.
The Live Oak Orchestra is a string ensemble normally appropriate for students with 3-6 years of experience who demonstrate developing levels of technical and musical proficiencies. This ensemble has 40-60 student members, though the size may vary, and performs a wide range of repertoire, from music of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods to Folk and Contemporary styles. Auditions are required for placement and held by appointment. Please see the application for details.
With a mission of enriching lives through music for young people and their families, and serving communities throughout the North Texas area, CTYO is neither an alternative to nor a substitute for school music programs. CTYO expects that student participants will be enrolled in the appropriate and applicable music and arts programs in their schools. Also, students participating in CTYO orchestras are expected to study with a private teacher on their instrument.
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