Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra

Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra has served young string musicians from southern Minnesota for more than 25 years. Modeled after flourishing student orchestras in the Twin Cities and around the nation, CVYO offers a rich musical environment for kids to come together around challenging pieces in the spirit of fun and cooperation.

Over the years, nearly 600 emerging players have shared stands in our 3 ensembles - Haydn for advanced beginners, Mozart for intermediate players, Bach for advanced musicians. They've studied exceptional scores under the baton of conductors including Jennifer Bellefeuille, Ellen Hacker, and Max Vitullo. And they've performed delightful concerts for the public, indoors and out, live and virtually, always with dedication and joy.

CVYO hosts both school-year orchestras and summer camps featuring guest musicians.