TOURING
Oklahoma Youth Orchestras
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.
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
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6 Premium Seats at Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music
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6 Complimentary Tickets to OYO’s Season Finale Concert
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Top listing and logo placement on all event materials
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Verbal acknowledgment from the stage during event
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Name and logo recognition as Platinum Sponsor on the OKYO website
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Recognition in pre-event press releases
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Social media acknowledgment
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Listing in OKYO’s newsletter
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Recognition in the 2024-25 Season Concert Program Book
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$4,490 is tax deductible
​Gold Sponsors - $2,500
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4 Premium Seats at Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music
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4 Complimentary Tickets to OYO’s Season Finale Concert
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Featured listing and logo placement on event materials
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Verbal acknowledgment from the stage during Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music
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Name and logo recognition as Gold Sponsor on the OKYO website
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Social media acknowledgment
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Listing in OKYO’s newsletter
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Recognition in the 2024-25 Season Concert Program Book
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$2,160 is tax deductible
​Silver Sponsors - $1,000
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2 Premium Seats at Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music
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2 Complimentary Tickets to OYO’s Season Finale Concert
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Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on event materials
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Name recognition on the OKYO website
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Social media acknowledgment
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Listing in OKYO’s newsletter
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Recognition in the 2024-25 Season Concert Program Book
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$830 is tax deductible
​Bronze Sponsors - $500
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One Premium Seat at Young Virtuosos: An Evening of Chamber Music
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One Complimentary Ticket to OYO’s Season Finale Concert
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Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on event materials
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Name recognition on the OKYO website
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Social media acknowledgement
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Listing in OKYO’s newsletter
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Recognition in the 2024-25 Season Concert Program Book
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$440 is tax deductible
Young Virtuosos 2024 Sponsors
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Silver Sponsor - Steve Agee
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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
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:
Give Back Night - Panda Express
Monday, Jan 13 All Day
Online orders only Apply code 928845 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or via App and 28% of sales will be donated to support the European Tour.
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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.
Past Tours: New York City, 2023
OYO under the baton of Artistic Director Jeff Grogan perform at Carnegie Hall - June 6, 2023
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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