78th Season Opening Concert

Join the CKYO classical ensembles (Symphony, Concert, Repertory, and Bravo String Orchestras) for the first performance of the season.

Featuring the premiere of the 250Lex Commission of "We the People" an original orchestral fantasy by William C. White with original text by native Lexingtonian Deidra White and composed for the 250th Anniversary of Lexington. This performance will also feature over 200 high school choir members from the FCPS high schools.

Spring Concert

The CKYO Bravo String, Repertory, CO Percussion, and Concert Orchestras perform their final concert of the season. 

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The Bravo String Orchestra is led by Nancy Campbell and Dr. Mary Elizabeth Henton.

The Repertory Orchestra is led by Nancy Campbell and Lois Wiggins

The CO Percussion Ensemble is led by Sammie Vivian. 

The Concert Orchestra is led by Marcello Cormio, CKYO Music director.

78th Season Finale Concert

Join the Symphony Orchestra led by CKYO Music Director, Marcello Cormio, in their final performance of the 78th Season. Also featured is the SO Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Sammie Vivian; a side-by-side performance of CKYO Friends in Music with CKYO winds, brass, and percussion under the direction of Anna Watrous and Chris Leverenz; and a celebration of the CKYO graduates of the class of 2026.

Teen Arts Festival

The CKYO Teen Arts Festival is a day long celebration of performances! All CKYO ensembles will perform at different times during the day. Our final concert will feature the student soloist winners of CKYO's annual Borchardt Concerto Competition. Your ticket gives you access to all performances that day.

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3:00pm • Bravo String and Concert Orchestras

5:00pm • Jazz Repertory and Jazz Arts 

7:00pm • Repertory and Symphony Orchestras

with the Concerto Winners

Jazz Live! Final Concert

The CKYO Jazz Repertory and Jazz Arts Orchestras under the director of Raleigh Dailey bring their season of big band-style jazz to a close.