Join NACYO!
Summer Free Tryouts 2026
Free tryout dates: June 20, 27, July 12, 18 | 1-2 PM
School Location: 6693 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588
Come join our NACYO Orchestra!
Enjoy group lessons taught by world class music teachers,
Learn music theory, cultures and history
Make fun music & make new friends!
Erhu 二胡
Chinese Two-String Fiddle
Pipa 琵琶
Chinese Lute
Yangqin 揚琴
Hammer Dulcimer
Guzheng 古箏
Chinese Zither
Dizi 笛子
Chinese Bamboo Flute
Zhongruan 中阮
Tenor Moonguitar
Chinese Percussion
打擊樂器
Chinese Percussion
打擊樂器
Introducing NACYO
North America Chinese Youth Orchestra (NACYO) provides music education for 1st to 12th grades. Our music education teaches students to play music from diverse cultures on Chinese traditional instruments such as the erhu, dizi, yangqin, guzheng, pipa, ruan, percussion; cultivates students’ cross-cultural understanding; guides students to contribute to their community through their music, and nurtures in our students the values of compassion, artistic beauty appreciation, and inclusiveness.
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Upcoming Performances
Students & Parents: Please visit our Parents Portal for our class & performance schedule.
Student Spotlight Corner!
Congratulations to Kevin Lou and Zoey Lou on their outstanding achievements at the 6th New York Global Music Competition!
Kevin Lou earned the First Prize Award in the Traditional Instrument Category (Junior Division), and also received the Second Prize Award in the Traditional Instrumental Ensemble Category (Junior Division). Zoey Lou was awarded the Second Prize Award in the Traditional Instrumental Ensemble Category (Junior Division).
We are incredibly proud of Kevin and Zoey for their dedication, musical growth, and excellent performances. Bravo on these well-deserved honors! 🌟🎶
Congratulations to Lewanna Le on her acceptance to the Bard College!
Lewanna will be double majoring in Erhu Performance and Mathematics, and will begin in the Fall of 2026. Congratulations, Lewanna!
