The Training Orchestra (CYTO) also rehearses on Saturday morning at Mid Cheshire College, with the reheasal schedule invariably coinciding with the main orchestra rehearsals.

Concerts are also usually held with CYO as joint events.

Many of the members of the training orchestra (CYTO) are working towards membership of the main orchestra.

The minimum standard for entry to the CYTO is that you are most likely to have passed Grade 3, or due to take it in the near future.