Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras

The Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras (CKYO) is a youth orchestra founded in 1947 by Howard Pence and based in Lexington, Kentucky. CKYO has a storied tradition and is dedicated to the musical education and growth of its student members. It is one of the oldest independently chartered youth orchestra in the United States. Over 400 students from 15 counties and 60 area schools participate in CKYO. CKYO has performed at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the University of Kentucky campus, the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, the Lexington Opera House in downtown Lexington, and other venues around the state. Children's concerts and benefits for community organizations and businesses are also part of each season for CKYO. Orchestra members enjoy a major performance tour every three y

Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras

The Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras (CKYO) is a youth orchestra founded in 1947 by Howard Pence and based in Lexington, Kentucky. CKYO has a storied tradition and is dedicated to the musical education and growth of its student members. It is one of the oldest independently chartered youth orchestra in the United States. Over 400 students from 15 counties and 60 area schools participate in CKYO. CKYO has performed at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the University of Kentucky campus, the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, the Lexington Opera House in downtown Lexington, and other venues around the state. Children's concerts and benefits for community organizations and businesses are also part of each season for CKYO. Orchestra members enjoy a major performance tour every three y