
SINCE 1982, Virginia’s Charlottesville High School Orchestra program has grown from eight members to one of the largest in the commonwealth, and has earned a national reputation for excellence. Consisting of String Ensemble and Concert Orchestra, we have garnered top prizes in music festivals in the United States—from New York to Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Williamsburg, Nashville, Orlando, Virginia Beach, and Myrtle Beach—and abroad in the Caribbean; London, England; Vienna, Austria; Florence, Italy; Paris, France, Dublin, Ireland, and most recently, Lisbon, Portugal, and Madrid, Spain.
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​We invite you to explore our website and learn more about what makes the Charlottesville High School Orchestra so special. Enjoy recordings from past performances, read about our students and staff, and discover the rich history and exciting future of our program. Whether you're a prospective student, alumni, family member, or fellow music lover—welcome! ​
CHSO Madrid 2025
Lisbon International Youth Music Festival
CHSO Williamsburg 2025


