About Us

The Lima Area Youth Orchestra has been performing for 53 years.

​Learn more about our history, notable alumni and our current staff. 

Auditions

Auditions are now closed for the 2022-2023 season.  Missed your audition?  Click Contact!

Contact

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​Submit a contact form to ask questions about the audition process, performances, rehearsals and more. 

Lima Area Youth Orchestra

The Lima Area Youth Orchestra provides students with a high quality music education, instills an emotional connection with and lifelong passion for music, fosters a diverse community of musicians, and offers outstanding symphonic performance opportunities for students to share their musical gifts with the community.

Established in 1968,  the Lima Area Youth Orchestra has been serving the youth in our community providing quality experiences and education in music. Read more about us & our history by clicking the button. 

Upcoming Events

Lima Area Youth Orchestra is excited to be back for the 2021 season. Performance dates are listed below.
​For an expanded view of rehearsals & performances in 2021 & 2022, visit our calendar.

Audition Information

09/18

Auditions
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Live in-person auditions for any/all members of LAYO & LAYCHO.  LAYO & Cadets please check your email for access to music by Monday, September 19.

09/25

Full Rehearsal
3:00 PM- 5:15 PM
Cadets 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cadet Orchestra: 2-3 PM.  LAYO Rehearsal: 3-5 PM.  

10/02

Strings Only Rehearsal

Only LAYO strings.  3 - 5 PM No winds, percussion, or Cadets.  
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2022 Performances

December 11, 2022
Lima Senior High School
4:00 PM Performance
1:00 PM Call Time for performers
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