American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) - AUDITIONS for Summer 2026 OPEN

Study with world-class musicians from Juilliard, Oberlin, Berklee, and other top music conservatories around the world at American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) located in Chicago where we provide pathways for young musicians, intermediate to advanced to connect, create, and explore chamber music for all orchestral instruments and voice. 

Chamber Music Summer Semester starts June 1, 2026

• Program Information: SEE HERE
• Submit Your Audition: SEE HERE 

Young musicians are welcome to audition and are placed in ensembles to best meet their stage of development as a musician. AYCO provides chamber and orchestral training to musicians between 7 and 18 years and is held in Clarendon Hills, 20min west of Chicago, IL. 

Join AYCO and experience the exciting journey of creating and performing music through AYCO’s Chamber Music Program. AYCO strives to tap into the unlimited potential of young musicians to foster future professionals in music. Altogether, AYCO seeks to cultivate leadership skills and develop an exceptional work ethic for whatever challenges await our musicians.

For more info on American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO), visit.. www.aycomusic.org