Mission

The Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestras make possible a unique performance opportunity for talented young Western New York musicians.  The GBYO and  GBYSO offer these musicians a chance to experience the discipline and rewards of preparing and performing advanced repertoires; the Foundation exists to facilitate this experience for young people.

The Foundation strongly encourages each student musician's continued participation in other music programs, especially school orchestras and ensembles, as these programs are a vital component to the success and quality of the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestras and the cultural life of the community.

***GBYO rehearsals have moved to Franklin Middle School, Parkhurst Blvd., Kenmore as of Jan. 23rd.

Announcing the GBYO 2011-2012 Concert Season -

November 6, 2011 - 4pm - Amherst MS, featuring our Piano Concerto Competition winner.

February 12, 2012 - 4- pm -Westminster Presbyterian Church, Delaware Ave., Buffalo

February 23-26, 2012 - New York City concert in Alice Tully Hall

March 14, 2012 - 7:30pm - BPO/GBYO Side by Side,  Kleinhans Music Hall

May 20, 2012 - 4pm- Montante Cultural Center, Main St., Buffalo

GBYSO 2011-12 Concert Season

November 21, 2011 - 8pm - St. Gregory the Great RC Church, Williamsville

March 5, 2012 - 8pm - Randall Baptist Church, Williamsville

March 14, 2012 - 6:30pm - Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall

May 7, 2012 - 8pm - Holy Trinity Church, Buffalo