November 20th YS Newsletter


Some updates and opportunities for you all!


You will find in this email:

  • OAYO Chamber Music Institute - Applications now open!
  • FREE Omaha Symphony Masterworks Ticket Code
  • Mid-Season Auditions - INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN OAYO!
  • OAYO Dashboard

OAYO CMI Applications Open


The Chamber Music Institute is an intensive five-day small ensemble experience for advanced high school players (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, and voice). Groups will be coached, and some may be joined, by professional musicians and educators.


Rehearsals will be from June 1-June 4, with a final concert on June 5th.


Who can apply?

All students (including those not in OAYO!) completing grades 9-12 by June 1, 2026, including graduating seniors. Current YS students will not need to submit a scale or solo to apply. All applicants must submit recordings of excerpts.


The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 19, 2026. Notification of acceptances will be sent in March.


Cost: Voluntary Tiered pricing structure (you choose what you pay). The true cost of the program is $200 per student. Selected students will select a payment of $200, $175, $150, or $100 after notification of selection.

Omaha Symphony Free Masterworks Tickets


A reminder that the Omaha Symphony has a generous offer to all OAYO families and students: two free tickets to EACH Omaha Symphony Masterworks concert!


To view the concert schedule, free ticket code, and instructions, view the flier below.


Want more than two tickets? We would also like to remind you that the Omaha Symphony offers two $10 tickets for students AND teachers for all performances! Learn more on their website here!

Mid-Season Auditions - Invite your friends to join OAYO!


Know someone who would be a good fit to join OAYO?


Pass along this link to them! https://conta.cc/4hxQyA8

We'd love some more students in OAYO! Word-of-mouth is the best way folks hear about us. We appreciate the help in getting the word out about mid-season auditions! Feel free to share with your school, All-State ensemble musicians, private lesson studios, or with anyone that may be interested in joining us.



OAYO Dashboard

The Student/Family Dashboard has all important links you'll need. We encourage you to bookmark it!


Find these on the Dashboard:

  • Your ensemble's schedule for the next rehearsal (updated weekly)
  • Links to the weekly email newsletter (updated every Thursday)
  • Season Calendar
  • Absence Request Form
  • Links to your Music Folder (Use password oayoYS2526 to access the folder!)
  • OAYO Handbook