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TOURING

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras

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Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music

 

Join Oklahoma Youth Orchestras for an exclusive evening of chamber music performed by the talented young musicians of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra! Enjoy exceptional artistry, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar in a relaxed atmosphere on Sunday, March 9, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Aurora in the Plaza.

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We are seeking sponsors for this inaugural event. See Sponsor benefits below.

​Platinum Sponsors - $5,000

 

  • 6 Premium Seats at Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music

  • 6 Complimentary Tickets to OYO’s Season Finale Concert

  • Top listing and logo placement on all event materials

  • Verbal acknowledgment from the stage during event

  • Name and logo recognition as Platinum Sponsor on the OKYO website

  • Recognition in pre-event press releases

  • Social media acknowledgment

  • Listing in OKYO’s newsletter

  • Recognition in the 2024-25 Season Concert Program Book

  • $4,490 is tax deductible

​Gold Sponsors - $2,500

 

  • 4 Premium Seats at Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music

  • 4 Complimentary Tickets to OYO’s Season Finale Concert

  • Featured listing and logo placement on event materials

  • Verbal acknowledgment from the stage during Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music

  • Name and logo recognition as Gold Sponsor on the OKYO website

  • Social media acknowledgment

  • Listing in OKYO’s newsletter

  • Recognition in the 2024-25 Season Concert Program Book

  • $2,160 is tax deductible

​Silver Sponsors - $1,000

 

  • 2 Premium Seats at Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music

  • 2 Complimentary Tickets to OYO’s Season Finale Concert

  • Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on event materials

  • Name recognition on the OKYO website

  • Social media acknowledgment

  • Listing in OKYO’s newsletter

  • Recognition in the 2024-25 Season Concert Program Book

  • $830 is tax deductible

​Bronze Sponsors - $500

 

  • One Premium Seat at Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music

  • One Complimentary Ticket to OYO’s Season Finale Concert

  • Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on event materials

  • Name recognition on the OKYO website

  • Social media acknowledgement

  • Listing in OKYO’s newsletter

  • Recognition in the 2024-25 Season Concert Program Book

  • $440 is tax deductible

Young Virtuosos 2024 Sponsors

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Presenting Sponsor - Aurora in the Plaza

Silver Sponsor - Steve Agee

Silver Sponsor - Ulises and Lindy Serrano

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European Tour June 2025

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We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for our talented young musicians: OYO's European Tour in June 2025! This once-in-a-lifetime journey will take OKYO's flagship ensemble to the heart of classical music, exploring cities steeped in music history and performing in some of the world's most renowned music halls. Touring offers cultural opportunities, character development and musical skill improvement to our students. 

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This tour is open to members of OYO and Percussion and their family members as well as 2024 graduates of OYO and Percussion graduates and their family members. 

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Match Alert!! How Can You Help?

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When we chose Europe as our next destination, OKYO made a strong commitment to additional fundraising in order to offset the costs for our students. As of September 2024 we have already secured $20,000 in matching pledges, with an additional $10,000 already raised toward that match. Our ultimate goal is to raise $50,000 (or more!!). Please help us reach this goal by making a contribution at the link below.

Other Ways to Help

 

There will be several opportunities throughout the season to help our students get to Europe. Keep an eye out for updates about Restaurant Give Back Nights, Blue and Gold Sausage Sales, Practice-A-Thon....

 

Stayed tuned for further opportunities and more details about supporting our incredible students!

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Upcoming:

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Give Back Night - S&B's Burger Joint​

Thursday, Jan 30, 5-8pm 

Drop your receipt in the box at the check stand and 20% of sales will be donated to support the European Tour. 

2025 European Tour Contributions

 

We'd like to express our sincerest gratitude to all of our generous donors. Every gift plays an essential role in helping us move forward and achieve our fundraising goals. Thanks to your support, our students will have the opportunity to explore new cultures, perform in iconic halls, and gain invaluable experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime.

Individual Donors

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Jenifer and Jeffrey Buyten

Kathryn and Joe Rodano

David Woolly

Jose Batty

Lisa Harvey-Reed

Mark Parker

Rachel Poe

Cynthia Batty

Brent Hart in honor of Kris Markes

Audrey Heise-Fijaika

Parthena and Roger Owens

Raven Cornman

Melissa Wakeley

Jared Davis

Samantha Kerns

Auction Donations Provided By:

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Jeffrey Grogan & Oklahoma Youth Orchestras

Angela Andes

The Lowe Group

Inter City Violin Studios

Rachel Poe

Reian Williams

Hyperbaric Plus

Jenny Marcos

Canterbury Voices

Oklahoma Contemporary

Maria Marcos

OCU Opera & Music Theatre Company

Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra

This Land Yoga

Chicken N Pickle

Armstrong Auditorium

OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Global Touch Massage & Ashiatsu

Hydrate You

Lyric Theatre

OKC Broadway

Star Skate

Levi Dobrinski

Threshold Climbing & Fitness

Art Fusion Studio​

Give-Back-Night Partners:

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Boomtown Creamery

Panda Express

Panera Bread

Pei Wei

Raising Cane’s

S&B Burger Joint

Ted’s Escandido

Special Thanks to the Following:

 

Dr. Tess Remy Schumacher & the UCO Chamber Orchestra 

Oklahoma City Philharmonic

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Leap Coffee Roasters

Oklahoma Opry

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

405 Brewing 

Kyle Dillingham

Pet Supplies Plus

Peter Markes Music

Tower Theatre

Duncan Brothers Salon

Momster Creations

OK Cider Company

Texas Roadhouse

Kendra Scott

Clarity Coffee

KLLR Coffee

Tower Theatre

Museum of Osteology

Factory Obscura

Ma Der Lao Kitchen

OKCity Opera

Topgolf

Classen Coffee

Elemental

Tess Remy-Schumacher

TGI Fridays

Ellis Island Coffee & Wine Lounge​

Fundraising Partners:

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Blue and Gold Sausage

The Honey Baked Ham Company

World's Finest Chocolates

Past Tours: New York City, 2023

OYO under the baton of Artistic Director Jeff Grogan perform at Carnegie Hall - June 6, 2023

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Past Tours:

OYO - New York City, 2023

OYO - Europe, 2016

OYO - Europe, 2013

OYO - Dallas, 2012

OYO - Europe, 2010

OYP - Kansas City, 2008

OYO - Europe, 2007

OYP - Kansas City , 2006

OYO - Europe, 2004​

OYO - New Zealand, 1988

OYO - Scandinavia, 1984

OYO - China, 1981

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