A Musical Home for Bell County’s Young Musicians
A Musical Home for Bell County’s Young Musicians
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About Us
About Us
The Bell County Youth Orchestra (BCYO) is a non-profit community-based orchestra program for students in grades 1 through 12 who play string instruments and want to enhance their musical skills in a supportive, ensemble setting.
Students come together from Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Lampasas, Belton, Morgan’s Point Resort, and Temple to collaborate on fun and challenging musical works. Whether a beginner or an experienced player, every student finds a place to learn, grow, and belong.
We offer:
Three concerts per year featuring diverse and exciting repertoire.
Fellowship events such as Painting with a Twist painting night, Game & Food Night, and Post-Concert Dinners that help build friendships offstage, too.
Volunteer performances for students to give back musically.
Our directors:
Our directors:
Our orchestras are divided into 4 different skill levels, all led by conductors we significant experience. Learn about our team:
James L. Clarkson is the Founder and Director of BCYO and owner of New Horizon Music Studio. His vision has been to elevate the importance of string education throughout Bell County. Through the establishment of the youth orchestra, he has created meaningful community-based opportunities for young musicians. Mr. Clarkson leads our Rising Stars and Mighty Maestro orchestras.
Jonathan Ogle is a middle school orchestra director in Killeen ISD. He loves creating fun opportunities for string players and mentoring them along their journey excelling in their instruments. He hopes to share his passion for music in a fun and energetic way that inspires students to share a lifelong passion for their art. Mr. Ogle directs the Philharmonic orchestra.
Peter Saucedo is a middle school orchestra director with Killeen ISD. His goal is to create a fun, safe space for musicians to gather and share their music. Mr. Saucedo leads our Cabaletta Orchestra.
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