Top-Level Coaching - AYCO Band & Orchestra Clinics - Schedule @ Your School

For Schools, Bands, Youth Orchestras, Touring Ensembles in Chicago / Chamber Music Program - AUDITIONS - Summer / Fall 2026

The American Youth Chamber Orchestra’s (AYCO) Band and Orchestra Clinics offered to Chicago and suburban public and private schools, where AYCO brings the transformative power of music education directly to the students. Clinics and masterclasses are designed to enrich students’ musical experiences, inspire creativity, and cultivate a lifelong love of music.

Open to youth orchestras and touring ensembles, seeking high-quality, professional-level instruction in the greater Chicago area, Clinics can be coupled with onsite auditions for AYCO’s Chamber Music Program (AUDITIONS - Summer / Fall 2026).

Clinic Objectives

• Leading exercises in good/great musicianship and communication
• Sectionals – learning how to achieve a cohesive sound 
• Students learn how to use collaborative skills in playing alongside band/orchestra members
• Offering advice for improved listening skills and leadership within sections
• Program Length – 1 hour

Opportunity for hands-on learning and musical growth, supplementing the curriculum and enhancing the overall music education experience. SCHEDULE CLINIC

About American Youth Chamber Orchestra

The American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO), part of the American Music Institute (AMI) — celebrating 20 years of music excellence in 2026 — inspires students, families, and music lovers to set meaningful musical goals. AYCO supports AMI’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible music education and performance opportunities throughout Chicago and beyond.
For more info on American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO), visit.. www.aycomusic.org