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Bringing the joy of the orchestra experience to the youth of the Hill Country!
The Hill Country Youth Orchestras consist of four ensembles allowing students to progress from a very beginning ensemble experience to advanced orchestra repertoire. The ensembles rehearse on Monday evening from September to May at the First United Methodist Church of Kerrville, Texas.
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Mrs. Lee's HCYO will have chair auditions Friday after camp is over.
Attention Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Players
The Hill Country Youth Orchestra invites area brass, woodwind and percussion players to audition for a place in the orchestra. Auditions are held in the Fall each year at the end of September or in early October. The music used for auditions is the high shool, All-Region Band Music and may be obtained from area band directors. Area band directors also assist with the auditions. Selected musicians will be required to attend the last four Monday evening rehearsal before the Christmas Concert held each year the second Sunday in December at 3:00 PM in the Cailloux Theater in Kerrville. They will also be required to attend the four Monday rehearsals prior to the Spring Concert held the last Sunday in April each year at 3:00 PM in the Cailloux Theater.
There is no charge to participate in the Hill Country Youth Orchestras. In addition to the honor of being chosen to play, brass, woodwind and percussion players are eligible for a scholarship of $250.00, to be used toward weekly private lessons during the year or summer band camp.
Students wishing to audition may email the HCYO Staff Assistant, Laura Shrader at lshrader@kfumc.org
Robert Earl Keen generously provided himself and his band for a fundraiser at the Cailloux Theater in early 2008. A similar fundraiser with Robert Earl will be held Thursday, March 12, 2009. The HCYO is extremely grateful to Robert Earl for his amazing efforts on our behalf!
Robert Earl Keen on stage at the Cailloux Theater with youth orchestra students, Chloe Keen and Christopher Bowser at the 2008 fund raiser.

Our dear Webmaster, Marilyn Monts, died suddenly of a heart attack. Marilyn designed and maintained our website since its beginning. She loved the HCYO and rejoiced in all the accomplishments of the students. Our prayers go to her family including her sister Cathy Learoyd. We will miss our dear friend and remember her everytime we use this site.