Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras tunes up for summer

Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras, which brings together young musicians from around the New Orleans area, will host its third annual Summer Orchestras Program on Tuesday evenings, June 19-July 24, at Loyola University New Orleans.

The orchestra, directed by Dr. Jean Montes, will perform a free public concert July 31 at 6:30 p.m.

No audition is needed to participate. Placement in the orchestra is based on proficiency.

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and is open to students who play violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet or trombone.

Tuition for the program is $150 (if registered by April 29) or $175 if registered after April 29. There is a $15 registration fee.

The GNOYO also will offer a Summer Music Festival June 4-8 in collaboration with the Loyola University College of Music and Fine Arts.

            For information on both programs, contact 861-1801; www.gnoyo.org.