Mission and Purpose
Delivering a Meaningful Ensemble Experience for Developing Young Musicians
Mission
Established in 2023 the Midland Community Orchestra-Youth (MCO-Youth) was created to provide students the opportunity to work with other musicians in the Midland area to gain additional music ensemble and performance opportunities in an encouraging and motivating environment. This is a unique supplemental program that is intended to enhance, but not replace existing school programs.
The MCO-Youth hopes to enrich the lives and education of students by providing students the opportunity to improve music skills, increase self-esteem, develop pride and ensure the continuation of a community of music lovers for generations to come.
The ensemble is geared toward students who have not had a great deal of experience performing in an ensemble setting but possess a basic level of musicianship.
Goals
To deliver a meaningful ensemble experience for developing young musicians.
To provide a rich musical, artistic, and educational experience enhanced by a socially vibrant and rewarding context.
To complement and support the extraordinary efforts of our community’s public and private music educators through collaboration with the Midland Community Orchestra, its musicians, and conductors.
To nurture friendships and positive interactions with peers and adult role models.
Tuition
Currently, the MCO-Youth is FREE to all students, please consider donating to support this unique experience for students!
Participation in School Music Programs
The MCO-Youth is proud to support music education at all levels.
It is highly encouraged and expected that students will participate in their school orchestra programs where they are available, in addition to the MCO-Youth. This supports the full musical development of students.
MCO-Youth is a unique supplemental program that is intended to enhance, but not to replace existing school programs.
Performance with Midland Community Orchestra
Members of the MCO-Youth will have an opportunity in the Spring Concert to perform with the MCO. Students that attend two of the three sessions throughout the season (including the April concert session) will be eligible to participate.
MCO - Youth Orchestra Music Samples