The time for String Camp 2024 is upon us!

String Camp 2024 at Camp Chicagami will happen from June 10th - 13th, 2024 ending with the students performing a concert on Thursday, June 13th at the MN Discovery Center Amphitheatre at 6:00pm. Chose the option to stay overnight or come each day as a day camper only. Learn more, register, and pay for String Camp 2024 at the links below:

Join us for String Camp June 5-8!

Time is running out! Don’t wait any longer to register for this summers String Camp fun and learning. Camp will be held at Camp Chicagami starting June 5th and culminating in a concert at the MN Discovery Center at 7:00pm on June 8th. Chose from the option to stay overnight or attend each day as a day camper. Click the link below to find everything you need to sign up, pay, pack, and participate. See you there!

String Camp Overnight Stay Registration

String Camp Day Camper Registration

Packing List

Coffee Haus, Valentine Edition

Are you looking for the perfect way to relax with your loved one this Valentines Day? Coffee Haus, Valentine Edition is the perfect solution! Join CYO on Febuary 14th at 6:30 pm at the “C.C.” where you can enjoy a sweet treat while enjoying the productions of CYO’s wonderful musicians. This is a fundraising event you won’t want to miss! You will find the registration link under the Calendar tab. See you on Valentine’s Day!

Adults- come join us in learning a string instrument! The first class is Wednesday, January 18th at 6 pm.

Sign up for the Adult Beginner String class at Hibbing Community Education and learn to be a world class cellist just like Yo-Yo Ma! ……Well maybe it isn’t quite that fast and easy. But it is very fun and you can join us in learning a string instrument as an adult beginner. You will be able to try a variety of string instruments. Cost of instrument rental is included in the class fee. You do not need to have a music background to participate.

Class will be held at the CC located at 214 E Howard St in Hibbing. See you there friend!

Tomorrow night is concert night!!! CYO's Fall concert is Monday, November 28th at 7:00 pm and we hope to see you there.

Concert go-er’s come prepared to be blown away by the progress made by the students so far this year, the musical selections made by our outstanding Directors, and by the fantastic addition of our special guest- the Hibbing City Band.

Concert performers please arrive at the HHS library by 6:30, dressed in concert blacks, and carrying your music and instrument.

This concert concludes the Fall semester. Instructions and the link to sign up for the Spring session at Hibbing Community Education will be coming soon!

HEY YOU! Are you a grown up but still wondering what's been missing in your life? We know exactly what it is! ---It's the pleasure and the pride of playing a string instrument!

Beginning Wednesday September 28, from 6-7:30, at 214 E Howard St (Counter Point Financial office) you can join a group of beginners as they —and YOU—learn to play the string instrument of your choice at a progressive and enjoyable pace. Relish 6 consecutive weeks of group lessons and the rental of an instrument for only $60 for the entire 6 week session. A background in music is helpful, but is not required.

To sign up, click into the Resources tab and go to the Hibbing Community Education site.

Monday, September 12th is the first rehearsal of Fall!

Don’t miss out on Fall’s first rehearsal! Mmmm mmmm mmm! I bet you cannot wait to hear the sweet sound of strings tuning, the rugged feel of that important looking folder, and that familiar call of the Director asking “who still needs music?”

214 E Howard St is the address you will be arriving to for rehearsal. (Have we mentioned how EXCITING this is?!)

Remember to go to the Hibbing Community Education site to register and pay. https://isd701.ce.eleyo.com

*a reduced registration fee is available for those who a eligible for free and reduced lunches.

Guess what-- CYO has an amazing new location this year!

Thanks to the generosity of Counterpoint Financial, CYO will be practicing in a new location at 214 E Howard St, in Hibbing (right across from US Bank). This spacious location offers a large rehearsal space, lovely acoustics, and is perfectly positioned to facilitate the orchestra’s infusion into our community.

Our first rehearsal here will be Monday September 12th and we cannot be more excited!