| Type: | Youth orchestra |
| Contemporary Youth Orchestra | |
| Short Name: | CYO |
| Location: | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Concert Hall: | Cuyahoga Community College - Metro Campus |
| Music Director: | Kris Morron |
Founded in 1995 by Liza Grossman, Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) is the only youth orchestra in the United States dedicated to the study and performance of contemporary orchestral literature. The orchestra is in residence at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.[1]
Contemporary Youth Orchestra is a full orchestra that rehearses weekly at Cuyahoga Community College. CYO's regular season consists of 3-4 concerts each year, highlighted by collaborations with internationally recognized performers and composers. Joan Tower, and Christopher Rouse
The orchestra's annual series 'Rock the Orchestra' features a different performer or band every year.
| Year | Guest Artist | Show Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Classical Nash | ||
| 2004 | Symphonic Song Cycle | ||
| 2005 | Fire Away | ||
| 2006 | One With Everything | ||
| 2007 | Various | Kashmir | |
| 2008 | Various | Farandole | |
| 2009 | Rock Fantastique | ||
| 2010 | State of Independence | ||
| 2011 | Jefferson Starship & CYO | ||
| 2012 | Pass The Buddha | ||
| 2013 | PsychoticBumpSchool | ||
| 2014 | Ben Folds & CYO | ||
| 2015 | GNASH | ||
| 2016 | Sing for the Day! | ||
| 2017 | Pulse | ||
| 2018 | Kenny Loggins & CYO | ||
| 2019 | Everything is Sound | ||
| 2020 | Michael Stanley | Another New Years Eve | |
| 2021 | Chris Thile | Chris Thile & CYO | |
| 2022 | Luca Mundaca | Drops of Color | |