KWYO is a community-based, non-profit organization focused on enhancing music education in the Waterloo region. We offer youth continuous, high-quality orchestral instruction and rewarding performance opportunities in a fun, challenging, and safe environment.

Our mission is to unite music-loving students through ensemble performance, empowering them to develop transferable skills that help them thrive as individuals and team members. Guided by principles of inclusivity, equality, diversity, and accessibility, KWYO nurtures compassionate community members, arts enthusiasts, and musicians, both professional and community-focused.