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Conductor - Naomi Hnat
Manager - Crystal Du
Events Coordinator - Joanne Vergeer
Christchurch Youth Orchestra - CYO
The CYO is the flagship ensemble of the Christchurch School of Music, made up of top young musicians aged 25 and under.
CYO Experience
Young people inspired through shared musical performance.
Concert program 2025
Concert One - 10 May 2025
Concert Two - 23 August 2025
Concert Three - 29 November 2025
Christchurch Youth Orchestra Presents
'Spirit and Fire'
"Spirit and Fire "
A powerful evening of orchestral and choral brilliance
Join the Christchurch Youth Orchestra, under the baton of Naomi Hnat, and the Christchurch Youth Choir, directed by Jared Corbett, for an unforgettable night of music that ignites the soul and stirs the spirit.
The programme Includes:
- Rossini – The Barber of Seville Overture
- Bernstein – Chichester Psalms
- Mendelssohn – Verleih uns Frieden
- Rimsky-Korsakov – Symphony No. 1
From the sparkling wit of Rossini and the powerful and deeply expressive Bernstein to the haunting beauty of Mendelssohn and the fiery power of Rimsky-Korsakov, this concert is a celebration of youth, talent, and the enduring spirit of music.
Meccasnismi d'Arte
A huge congratulations to The Christchurch Youth Orchestra for their performance. What an amazing night featuring the world premiere of Dr Patrick Shepherd's work Meccasnismi d'Arte. It was not only an amazing piece, but we were mesmerized by the cello soloist Ashley Brown. We thank Dr Helen Renaud for conducting, leading and mentoring fine musicians. Congratulations to all those who made this significant concert such a success.
Music has a lot of power. It can uplift your consciousness.
It is a salve for all emotional wounds and is a powerful tool of connection.
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