TOURING
Oklahoma Youth Orchestras
European Tour June 2025
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We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for our talented young musicians: OYO's European Tour in June 2025! This once-in-a-lifetime journey will take OKYO's flagship ensemble to the heart of classical music, exploring cities steeped in music history and performing in some of the world's most renowned music halls. Touring offers cultural opportunities, character development and musical skill improvement to our students.
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This tour is open to members of OYO and Percussion and their family members as well as 2024 graduates of OYO and Percussion graduates and their family members.
Match Alert!! How Can You Help?
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When we chose Europe as our next destination, OKYO made a strong commitment to additional fundraising in order to offset the costs for our students. As of September 2024 we have already secured $20,000 in matching pledges, with an additional $10,000 already raised toward that match. Our ultimate goal is to raise $50,000 (or more!!). Please help us reach this goal by making a contribution at the link below.
Online Auction
Dec 3-10, 2024
Join the online auction begining Giving Tuesday on December 3rd! Open for bids through December 10th, this special event aims to raise funds to support OYO's European Tour. Our staff, board of directors, and parent volunteers have gathered incredible items and packages from local businesses in OKC and beyond. This auction is open to the public, so please feel free to share this auction with your friends, family, and community at large! Click the link below to join the auction!
Other Ways to Help
There will be several opportunities throughout the season to help our students get to Europe. Keep an eye out for updates about Restaurant Give Back Nights, Honey-Baked Ham Sales, Prac-A-Thon....
Stayed tuned for further opportunities and more details about supporting our incredible students!
Save The Dates:
Chamber Music Night
Saturday, March 9th
2025 European Tour Contributions
We'd like to express our sincerest gratitude to all of our generous donors. Every gift plays an essential role in helping us move forward and achieve our fundraising goals. Thanks to your support, our students will have the opportunity to explore new cultures, perform in iconic halls, and gain invaluable experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime.
Individual Donors
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Jenifer and Jeffrey Buyten
Kathryn and Joe Rodano
David Woolly
Lisa Harvey-Reed
Mark Parker
Rachel Poe
Jose Batty
Brent Hart in honor of Kris Markes
Parthena and Roger Owens
Raven Cornman
Melissa Wakeley
Jared Davis
Samantha Kerns
Auction Donations Provided By:
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Jeffrey Grogan & Oklahoma Youth Orchestras
Angela Andes
The Lowe Group
Inter City Violin Studios
Rachel Poe
Reian Williams
Hyperbaric Plus
Jenny Marcos
Canterbury Voices
Oklahoma Contemporary
Maria Marcos
OCU Opera & Music Theatre Company
Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra
This Land Yoga
Chicken N Pickle
Armstrong Auditorium
OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Global Touch Massage & Ashiatsu
Hydrate You
Lyric Theatre
OKC Broadway
Star Skate
Levi Dobrinski
Threshold Climbing & Fitness
Art Fusion Studio​
Give-Back-Night Partners:
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Boomtown Creamery
Panera Bread
Pei Wei
Raising Cane’s
S&B Burger Joint
Ted’s Escandido
Special Thanks to the Following:
Dr. Tess Remy Schumacher & the UCO Chamber Orchestra
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
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Leap Coffee Roasters
Oklahoma Opry
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
405 Brewing
Kyle Dillingham
Pet Supplies Plus
Peter Markes Music
Tower Theatre
Duncan Brothers Salon
Momster Creations
OK Cider Company
Texas Roadhouse
Kendra Scott
Clarity Coffee
KLLR Coffee
Tower Theatre
Museum of Osteology
Factory Obscura
Ma Der Lao Kitchen
OKCity Opera
Topgolf
Classen Coffee
Elemental
Tess Remy-Schumacher
TGI Fridays
Ellis Island Coffee & Wine Lounge​
Fundraising Partners:
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The Honey Baked Ham Company
World's Finest Chocolates
Past Tours: New York City, 2023
OYO under the baton of Artistic Director Jeff Grogan perform at Carnegie Hall - June 6, 2023
Past Tours:
OYO - New York City, 2023
OYO - Europe, 2016
OYO - Europe, 2013
OYO - Dallas, 2012
OYO - Europe, 2010
OYP - Kansas City, 2008
OYO - Europe, 2007
OYP - Kansas City , 2006
OYO - Europe, 2004​
OYO - China, 1981
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