City Hall, Cork, Ireland. December 13th and 14th, 2014

Cork Welcomed Hayley Westenra.

We were very excited to announce two performances with international star Hayley Westenra on December 13th, December 14th 2014, City Hall, Cork, Ireland.

Both concerts were sold out.

Thank you to all of our supporters and especially to Hayley's much travelled fans.

by Howard Blake - booked again for CYO Christmas 2016 matinee performances.

This classic animated film is always a must-see at Christmas.

Most probably, the Cork Youth Orchestra is the largest orchestra to accompany this animated film. Picture the scene… house lights down, hall in darkness, miniature lights on each musicians music stand. The large screen lights up... and it's Santa! Narrated by Evelyn Grant.

The Junior Cork Youth Orchestra under their conductor Terry McCarthy, performed their end of term concert in Coláiste Choilm on Sunday 18th May. They are busy working on their programme for 2014-15

Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig was the venue for JCYO's end of term concert, May 2014.

The performance by The Cork Youth Orchestra, conductor Terry McCarthy, with guests Douglas Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann bands, Ballyphehane Tuesday Club Ceoil Class, and the Scoil Barra Choir, Ballincollig was altogether magnificent.

Mick Hickey prepared and directed the traditional performances which were exceptional

The concert was devised and conducted by Terry.

Cork Youth Orchestra concerts with Michael Ball

The Cork Youth Orchestra presented two wonderful concerts with West End Legend Michael Ball, in City Hall Cork, May 2014

All players and parents please be aware of the schedule for the concert weekend

Friday 12th December: 6 to 10pm Sat 13th : December: 5:45 at Millennium Hall in concert dress. Sun 14th: December: 6pm 5:45 at Millennium Hall in concert dress.

ALTAN

Internationally renowned Altan's concert with CYO was an uplifting experience.

To have 120 players accompanying Altan was a major feat.

Two concerts in City Hall, Cork. MAY 10th & 11th, 2014

West End Legend Michael Ball starred with the orchestra for two Concerts . He presented stunningly captivating and show-stopping nights of pure entertainment in his "A Night At The Movies" shows. These were such special events. The concerts were on Sat 10th and Sun 11th of May in City Hall Cork.

The Cork Youth Orchestra presented a lavish and high calibre performance in their own movie themes. They excelled in their accompaniment of Michael Ball. Just imagine the raw energy of 142 young and very talented musicians combined with the majestic voice of Michael Ball.

Memories are made on nights like this!

Harking back to where it all began...

The idea that the Cork Youth Orchestra would contemplate performing with a mega star - Sir James Galway

It all began when Martin Barrett (Cork City Capital of Culture 2005) put the idea to our musical director, Tomas... Martin made the phone call to Sir James in Switzerland... explained who CYO were... handed the phone to Tomas... and we were off...

Next stop, CYO with Sir James Galway and Lady Jeannie Galway!

Deserving causes benefit from CYO events

CYO has raised over 50,000 Euro for various charitable causes over the last 10 years.

Sofia Escobar and Mike Sterling rejoined the CYO for two special concerts, including the live screening of The Snowman.

Following on from our sold out  May concerts, we were delighted to have Sofia Escobar (Christine on the West End) and Mike Sterling (portrayed the Phantom on the West End and Broadway, over 1,000 shows) rejoin us for two more preformances.Standing ovations on both nights.  Venue: City Hall Cork Dates: 14th & 15th Dec 2013