The CKYO organization has long sponsored regular coaching sessions for each section of the Symphony and Concert orchestras. This year additional coaches have been engaged so that the players receive even more individual attention, and the Bravo Orchestra has begun regular sectional coachings as well. The coaches are members of the Lexington Philharmonic and faculty members from area universities such as the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Morehead State University. We are pleased to offer a weekly chamber music program to our members, coached by some of the foremost musicians in the Lexington area. These chamber ensembles serve as ambassadors for CKYO, volunteer to play for many area nonprofits, and will play at private and corporate events for a small fee.
Entrance is by audition only.
This year the number of winners has been expanded to include two Second Prize winners who will play solos with the Concert Orchestra and two Alternates who may have opportunities to play solos with an orchestra at some of our community and educational concerts . The mentoring program pairs an experienced CKYO member with a young musician who would not otherwise be able to afford private lessons. Lessons are held at the Lexington Traditional Magnet School. In the past three years, CKYO has provided 97 children free music lessons from 60 CKYO members . At CKYO, we believe that every young person with outstanding musical ability and a willingness to work hard should be given the opportunity to develop that skill.