National Youth Orchestra of Canada
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (abbreviated as NYOC) is a Canadian youth orchestra located in Waterloo, Canada.[1] As of 2013, it has been one of the world's longest operating youth orchestras.[2]
History
In 2010, the orchestra celebrated its 50th anniversary.[3]
- See more:here
Roster
A list of the current roster can be viewed here
Concert tours
The orchestra has given concert tours in every major Canadian city as well as trips to other countries such as the United States, Japan, China and countries in Europe.[4]
Performance Halls
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The orchestra has performed in the following notable concert halls.
- Centre in the Square- Kitchener, Ontario[5]
- Mann Center for the Performing Arts[6]
- Chan Centre for the Performing Arts - Vancouver, British Columbia[7]
- Koerner Hall[8]
- Winspear Centre
- National Arts Centre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
"Best Youth Orchestra in the World"
At the World Youth Orchestra Conference in Tokyo, Japan, in 1996, the NYOC was voted "Best Youth Orchestra in the World".[9]
References
- ↑ Contact Us - National Youth Orchestra of Canada
- ↑ "CBC Music - Free Streaming Radio, Videos, Songs, Concerts & Playlists". music.cbc.ca. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ↑ NYOC: Brilliant to a fault | National Post
- ↑ Overview - National Youth Orchestra of Canada
- ↑ Daily Exchange
- ↑ YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT SERIES - NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF CANADA
- ↑ National Youth Orchestra of Canada to deliver a highlight of summer
- ↑ Arthur Kaptainis (July 30, 2013). "Concert Review: The National Youth Orchestra of Canada did a terrific job (as usual) at Koerner Hall" (PDF). National Post. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ↑ National Youth Orchestra Canada on CBC Music - Free Streaming Radio, Videos, Songs, Concerts & Playlists