The Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra is the Youth Division Orchestra of the McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra
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LATEST NEWS
Silas Urban, clarinetist in GNTYO Young Artist competed in several competitions this year and committed to another year alongside the top orchestra in GNTYO. Silas formed a quintet this year, competing in the 13th Annual Coltman Chamber Music Competition. His group made the semi-finals after being selected from a group of 132 ensembles down to 32 and then down to the top 4. His group also submitted work to the Charleston International Music Competition where they earned First Prize in the 2026 Winter Music Competition. Silas also earned Concert Master and Principal Clarinet at both TPSMEA and ATSSB All-State competitions as well as top marks for his solo and ensemble work this year at Texas competitions.
Only with the Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra where our former students get to return as professionals and perform with the McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra. So proud to see our former students become such wonderful human beings and such an accomplished musicians
Maria de Jesus and Presley Arvin. |
The Mühlford Clarinet Quintet, formed through their shared experience in the Young Artist Orchestra, performed in two separate competitions outside of GNTYO. The Coltman Chamber Music Competition heard entries from 132 ensembles in the nation, selecting only 32 to compete in Austin in the finals. The group made it to the top 4 as semi-finalists, being able to compete against top conservatory musicians from around the United States. Additionally, they earned First Prize in the 2026 Winter Music Competition hosted by the Charleston International Music Competition for their work by Johannes Brahms and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Brian Reid Duran: Violin John Paul Reid Duran: Violin Nico Harris: Viola Silas Urban: Clarinet James Williams: Cello |
Our unique Mentorship Program. Only with the Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra, where our talented and exceptional students gets the opportunity to rehearse and perform with a professional orchestra McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra.
So proud of our GNTYO kids.
Koen Wang (Heritage High School, Frisco)
Aiden Dellos (Heritage High School, Frisco)
Abhay Nampoothiri (Frisco High School, Frisco)
James Williams (McKinney Boyd High School, McKinney)
Zalana Aguillard (McKinney High School, McKinney)
Preston Dobbs (McKinney Boyd High School, McKinney)
Vaani Chellamuthu (Plano East Senior High School, Plano)
Marcus Han (Frisco High School, Frisco)
Gabriela Servinga (Heritage High School, Frisco)
Leonardo Ocampo Ramos (Liberty High School, Frisco) Not in picture
Lucas Rodriguez (Coppell High School, Coppell)
So proud of our GNTYO kids.
Koen Wang (Heritage High School, Frisco)
Aiden Dellos (Heritage High School, Frisco)
Abhay Nampoothiri (Frisco High School, Frisco)
James Williams (McKinney Boyd High School, McKinney)
Zalana Aguillard (McKinney High School, McKinney)
Preston Dobbs (McKinney Boyd High School, McKinney)
Vaani Chellamuthu (Plano East Senior High School, Plano)
Marcus Han (Frisco High School, Frisco)
Gabriela Servinga (Heritage High School, Frisco)
Leonardo Ocampo Ramos (Liberty High School, Frisco) Not in picture
Lucas Rodriguez (Coppell High School, Coppell)
video performanceS oF side by side concert with the mckinney philharmonic orchestra.
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