What does AYS mean in YOUTH

To join, please visit our website for a list of all registration requirements. Once your application has been reviewed, an audition may be scheduled if necessary.

Annual membership fees are $250 for one student and $200 for each additional sibling participating in the program. This fee covers tuition, facility use and instruction costs.

We offer instruction with most common instrument types used in symphonic music including string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.

No individual experience is required but basic skill level is necessary depending on instrument type. Please review our website or contact us directly to determine appropriate skill level expectations before applying or auditioning.

The orchestral pieces performed at concerts are primarily classical, however we also perform some contemporary works as well as musical theater selections during our season's performances.

Yes! Solo performance opportunities are available on a limited basis and require advanced skills and performance ability levels to qualify. Auditions are held annually in March/April timeframe for these positions.

Our students range from 8-18 years old depending on their skill level and readiness to progress towards more complex orchestral repertoire pieces.

Requests from parents or students must go through Music Directors who will consider them when planning concert programs throughout our season's performances.

Our regular rehearsals occur twice weekly throughout our ten month season usually falling on Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings at our designated facility location (see website for more details). Additional practice time may be required by individual members based on personal goals set out by Music Directors during rehearsal sessions.