Led by Associate Conductor Terrance Oliveras Gray, the Debut Orchestra is the intermediate level orchestra of CYSO. Debut gives young musicians the opportunity to experience a full symphony orchestra setting, often for the very first time.
The Debut Orchestra experience includes weekly rehearsals, sectionals, and performances at major venues such as the concert halls at DePaul University and Northeastern Illinois University. Debut Orchestra also participates in the Civic Orchestra's innovative mentoring program, MusiCorpssm.
Debut Orchestra woodwind, brass and percussion students also benefit from a resident instructor who supplements their activities through weekly sectionals focused on the introduction of more advanced orchestral repertoire.
Members of the Debut Orchestra also participate in Music Theory