Mount Royal Youth Orchestra
The orchestra with heart
Welcome to the Mount Royal Youth Orchestra, where we offer you the opportunity to play great music along with other young musicians. Under the leadership of dedicated and passionate directions, you prepare for concerts of the highest level. Playing with the Mount Royal Youth Orchestra is a captivating and exciting way to learn and feed your passion for classical orchestral repertoire.
Our Ensembles

Symphony Orchestra
The most advanced ensemble of the MRYO welcomes musicians ages 14-25. Symphony Orchestra offers young musicians the opportunity to acquire advanced orchestral playing skills by working on challenging and demanding repertoire. It is a unique opportunity to get a taste of great symphonic repertoire in a fun, energetic, and passionate learning environment.
Dolce Musica
The intermediate level string orchestra for ages 11 to 15. The goal of the ensemble is to give young musicians of an intermediate level the opportunity to develop basic orchestral skills in order to prepare them for eventual entry into the Symphony Orchestra. The repertoire is carefully chosen to build confidence on both a technical and musical level, while developing all aspects of string playing.


String Ensemble
The junior string ensemble for ages 5 to 12. The goal of the ensemble is to give young musicians the opportunity to discover the fun of learning to play together. The repertoire is carefully chosen and arranged so that all levels may participate; no matter what the student’s abilities, he or she will be included, challenged, and encouraged.
Wind Ensemble
An ensemble created for young musicians who are beginners to wind instruments. This ensemble will offer musicians the chance to develop their technique and musiciality while learning to play in an ensemble with other musicians. The repertoire will encourage the musicians’ development on their instruments and help prepare them with the skills required for orchestral playing.

Partners



Donate
A small donation can make a big difference!
With the exception of our professional conductors and coaches, the Mount Royal Youth Orchestra is run entirely by volunteers. We draw our revenues from government grants, concert tickets sales, and private donations. Every dollar you are able to donate goes directly to support the orchestra’s mission and is much appreciated.
The MRYO is a registered charity therefore all donations are eligible to be claimed on federal and Quebec tax returns.
There are two ways to make a donation to the MRYO, by cheque made out to the Mount Royal Youth Orchestra or online through CanadaHelps.
Mail your cheque to:
Mount Royal Youth Orchestra
5038, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, CP 23031
CSP Vendome
Montréal, QC H4A 3V4.
Please indicate to whom the receipt should be issued and your tax receipt will be mailed to you.
In the name of our young musicians a big thank you!
If you have any questions about donations, please contact us at ojmr.mryo@gmail.com