TOURING
Oklahoma Youth Orchestras
Summer Tour 2027:
New York City
Oklahoma Youth Orchestras and Tulsa Youth Symphony are taking their talents to New York City next summer. OKYO’s flagship ensemble, OYO and TYS’s Symphony Orchestra will embark on an unforgettable summer tour and have been invited to perform at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall!
More details coming soon!
Note: Only members of OYO in the 2026-27 Season will be eligible for this trip. Click here for information about the audition process.
European Tour
June 2025
This past summer, OKYO had an extraordinary opportunity for our talented young musicians: OYO's European Tour in June 2025! This once-in-a-lifetime journey took OKYO's flagship ensemble to the heart of classical music, where they explored cities steeped in music history and performed in some of the world's most renowned music halls. Touring offers cultural opportunities, character development and musical skill improvement to our students.
Performances
May 31, 2025 - Petree Recital Hall - Oklahoma City
June 3, 2025 - Rudolfinum - Prague
June 5, 2025 - RadioKulturhaus - Vienna
June 8, 2025 - Bad Ischl Pavillon - Salzburg
Enjoy Perform International's footage of Oklahoma Youth Orchestra's first stop on their Summer 2025 European Tour, Dvořák Hall in Prague's Rudolfinum.
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
Jenifer and Jeffrey Buyten
Kathryn and Joe Rodano
Dr. Karen Ross and Dr. David Wilson
David Woolly
Margaret Brisch
Lisa Harvey-Reed
Mark Parker
Rachel Poe
Jose Batty
Cynthia Batty
Brent Hart in honor of Kris Markes
Audrey Heise-Fijaika
Parthena and Roger Owens
Raven Cornman
Melissa Wakeley
Jared Davis
Samantha Kerns
Young Virtuosos 2024 Sponsors
Aurora in the Plaza (Presenting)
Col. (ret.) Dean and Jeanne Jackson (Platinum)
Steven Agee
Margaret Brisch
KOSU
Jerry Messick, Unity Captive Solutions, LLC
Oklahoma City University Wanda L. Bass School of Music
The Lowe Group
Ulises and Lindy Serrano
Southwest Printing
Leah and Larry Westmoreland
Todd Ballje
Heritage CPA's
David Woolly
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Jose Batty, Volunteer Coach
Catherine Reaves, Volunteer Coach
Chazlen Rook, Volunteer Coach
Special Thanks to the Following:
Dr. Tess Remy Schumacher & the UCO Chamber Orchestra
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Auction Donations Provided By:
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:
Boomtown Creamery
Panda Express
Panera Bread
Pei Wei
Raising Cane’s
S&B Burger Joint
Ted’s Escandido
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:
Blue and Gold Sausage
The Honey Baked Ham Company
World's Finest Chocolates
Past Tours: Europe, 2025
OYO under the baton of former Artistic Director Jeff Grogan perform RadioKulturhaus in Vienna, June 5, 2025.
Past Tours:
OYO - Europe, 2025
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