Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra
Educating, inspiring, and promoting young musicians since 2001
The Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra (LSYO) provides an opportunity for varying levels of young musicians to play in a large ensemble outside of an academic setting. Full orchestra ensembles are uncommon in our area, so the LSYO is ideal for students wishing to expand their musical experience and learn repertoire intended for the symphonic stage. Home school students are welcome. LSYO musicians are encouraged to support and participate in their school orchestra, band, or strings program where available. Joining LSYO provides a complimentary experience to your school program, with more opportunities to play a variety of music and make new friends from all over Central Virginia who share a passion for the arts.
LSYO rehearsals take place weekly from September – May. The season includes four performances: two full ensemble concerts (November and April), the Concerto Competition Recital in January, and the Chamber Recital in May.
LSYO Ensembles
String Orchestra
- Strings only ensemble
- All ages welcome
- At least one year of experience with note reading and playing a string instrument
- An ideal introduction to playing with an ensemble and building confidence
Symphonic Orchestra
- Full symphony orchestra (strings, winds, brass, percussion)
- All ages welcome
- Most members have had previous ensemble experience
- Challenging repertoire, mentoring opportunities with String Orchestra
- Extra performance opportunities in side-by-side concerts with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra, Liberty University Symphony Orchestra, and others
- 4-6 week April-May program for highly self-motivated musicians looking for a challenge
- All ages welcome with previous ensemble membership in String or Symphonic
- Musicians grouped by experience, interest, and Director’s evaluation
- Unique opportunity to study and perform chamber music, and build leadership and team skills
LSYO Ambassador Quartet (The AQ)
- Represent the LSYO at community events throughout the year
- AQ musicians demonstrate advanced skills in leadership, responsibility, and musicianship
- Selected by the Director
- Develop gig repertoire and gain performance experience
For information about auditions and other LSYO-related questions, please contact the LSYO Coordinator.
Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
922 Main Street, Suite 1
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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Phone: 434-845-6604
info@lynchburgsymphony.org
Ula Kauppi, CFRE
Executive Director
ula@lynchburgsymphony.org
