National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA)

The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), organized by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, is a prestigious summer program that gathers the brightest young musicians from across the country. This free program, following a comprehensive audition process, offers a multi-week training residency with leading professional orchestra musicians. Participants, aged 16–19, embark on a tour to some of the great music capitals of the world, serving as dynamic music ambassadors.