OPUS | Orchestral Program for Urban Students
OPUS is dedicated to providing opportunities for Rochester City School students through music education. Activities range from open rehearsals and RPO musician coaching, to complimentary tickets to RPO concerts and opportunities to perform alongside the RPO.
RPYO | Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
A program of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Education Department, the RPYO in association with the Eastman Community Music School (ECMS) motivates its musicians to achieve excellence in performance and develop a life-long love of music.
YAA | Young artist auditions
Hosted by the Rochester Philharmonic League since 1955, the Young Artist Auditions is the region’s most prestigious competition for high school-age musicians, recognizing talent and dedication in Male Vocal, Female Vocal, Strings, Piano, and Instrumental categories.
2027 Young Artist Audition Date: March 14, 2027
