Band Edge is a WCCA TV produced local music show shot live spotlighting Worcester area bands, solo singer/songwriters, and instrumentalists. This episode features the Worcester Youth Orchestras.
Founded in 1947 by Harry Levenson, the Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) have maintained a presence in Central Massachusetts for more than 70 years offering musical training, orchestral experiences and fostering lifelong friendships for aspiring young musicians.
The orchestras' membership draws from over 60 towns and 72 schools in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island representing the finest talent from public, private and community music school programs.
WYO is the third oldest youth orchestra in the country. All of its students are actively involved in their school music programs, as well as all-state and regional district music festivals. In Residences at Mechanics Hall, WYO regularly attracts more than 4,000 concertgoers each season at a variety of venues throughout Central Massachusetts.
(from left to right)
Jonah Bloom, French Horn - Ashland High Sch.
Grant MacFarlane, Euphonium - Tantasqua Regional High Sch.
Charlotte Darcey, Tuba - Quabbin Regional High Sch.
Angelique Guberski, Trumpet - Wachusett Regional High Sch.
Anna Ryan, Trumpet - Burncoat High Sch.
Posted March 6th 2026 8:09pm.