Washington D.C. Youth Orchestra to Tour South Africa in July, Celebrating Global Connections in the America 250 Era

The Washington, DC Youth Orchestra Program (DCYOP) will embark on an international tour to South Africa this July, presenting a series of performances that highlight the power of music to connect young artists across cultures. Led by Artistic Director Evan Ross Solomon, the orchestra will perform in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town. The tour will include appearances at prominent venues in each of these cities, with collaborative performances with the South African Youth Choir.

This international engagement continues DCYOP’s longstanding tradition of global touring and cultural exchange, offering its student musicians the opportunity to share a dynamic orchestral repertoire while engaging with South Africa’s vibrant musical community.

Founded in 1960, the DC Youth Orchestra Program is one of the nation’s most respected youth music organizations, serving hundreds of young musicians each year and providing high-quality ensemble training and performance opportunities. Through this tour, DCYOP reaffirms its mission to empower young people through music while fostering international connection, collaboration, and artistic excellence.