# YouTube Orchestras Crowdsourced Musicians Perform at Carnegie (UPDATE) By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-symphony-orchestra-crowdsourced-musicians-perform-carnegie References: [online.wsj](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123982778072222315.html) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/symphony) The [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-7) Symphony Orchestra summit event and debut performance took place April 11-15 2009 in New York City. Trend Hunter first reported on this [crowdsourced orchestra](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdsourced-orchestras-you-tube-symphony-orchestra) in December, when the competition for spots was underway. Some of the musicians selected to participate used the Internet to rehearse before showing up for a 12-hour-a-day, three-day rehearsal process. The competition and rehearsals culminated with a well-received performances at [Carnegie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weill-caf) Hall in New York. **Implications** - The YouTube orchestra is just one of many ways the Internet has changed human and social interaction. [Online rehearsals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotcake), which by choice of the musicians were equally if not more extensive and time consuming as in person practice, saves time and is more effective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crowdsourced Orchestras:** Crowdsourcing platforms like YouTube are facilitating the creation of virtual orchestras, allowing musicians to collaborate remotely and save time in rehearsals. - **Online Rehearsals:** Musicians are utilizing the internet for extensive rehearsals, which can be just as effective, if not more, than in-person practice. - **Disruptive Impact of the Internet:** The internet has revolutionized human and social interaction, with innovations like the YouTube Symphony Orchestra showcasing the potential for online collaboration in the music industry. ### Where This Applies - **Music:** Virtual orchestras and online rehearsals are disrupting traditional music practices, creating new opportunities for musicians to collaborate remotely. - **Technology:** Online platforms like YouTube are changing the way musicians collaborate and rehearse, demonstrating the disruptive potential of technology in the music industry. - **Online Collaboration:** The rise of the YouTube Symphony Orchestra highlights the growing trend of online musical collaboration, opening up new avenues for artists to come together and create innovative performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Online Music Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-music-collaboration.md) - [Symphony Orchestras-Focused Equity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-orchestral-network.md) - [Collaborative Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zamstar.md) - [Music Collaboration Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openmic.md) - [Unique Illuminated Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candlelight.md) - [Street Performer Livestream Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburb-street-performance-recorder.md) - [Collaborative Music Curation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamocracy1.md) - [Real-Time Music Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammin.md) - [Music-Based AI Frameworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-7.md)