our mission

The Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra serves the young musicians of Lorain County and beyond.

Mission

The Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra provides exceptional musical education through a variety of performance opportunities for young musicians of all backgrounds in an inclusive community of learning and growth.

Vision

The Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra will be a national model for providing innovative music education while fostering growth and a sense of belonging in every young musician.

Values

• Learning and Creativity: To instill a love for continuous learning and creative expression.
• Access and Inclusion: To make high quality music education available to students of diverse backgrounds.
• Teamwork and Community: To inspire friendship and collaboration among our musicians; to work in partnership with music educators throughout the region.
• Quality and Dedication: To honor our tradition, the music, and our students.