southtowns youth orchestra
The mission of the Southtowns Youth Orchestra, now entering its 37th season, is to provide an orchestral experience for talented young musicians who live in the Southtowns area of Western New York.
The orchestra rehearses every Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 PM in Orchard Park under the baton of Mrs. Emily Gervase, and presents two to three concerts during the season (September-April).
The Southtowns Youth Orchestra strongly encourages all musicians to participate in their school music organizations, for without this initial preparation and support, we could not attain our high standards.
The orchestra rehearses every Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 PM in Orchard Park under the baton of Mrs. Emily Gervase, and presents two to three concerts during the season (September-April).
The Southtowns Youth Orchestra strongly encourages all musicians to participate in their school music organizations, for without this initial preparation and support, we could not attain our high standards.
2024-25 Audition application now available
Students interested in auditioning for the Southtowns Youth Orchestra for our 2024-24 concert season may apply today!
Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Orchard Park Middle School. A non-refundable audition fee of $25 and the completed application are due by Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
If you would like more information and to apply, please visit our FOR MEMBERS page.
Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Orchard Park Middle School. A non-refundable audition fee of $25 and the completed application are due by Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
If you would like more information and to apply, please visit our FOR MEMBERS page.
happy new year 2024!
It's 2024 and the SYO is excited to get back into playing.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday, November 19, 2023 for our Fall concert. We hope you enjoyed the performance and congratulations to our soloist Ms. Katie Hatch on violin.
Our first rehearsal of 2024 will take place Wednesday, January 3. If members have not picked up their folders from Music and Arts, it will be distributed at the rehearsal. Please check the "For Members" section for the rehearsal schedule.
Our next concert will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Orchard Park Middle School. The concert will feature violist David Safford performing the Forsyth Viola Concerto in G minor.
Stay tuned here, and on our Facebook page, for more information!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday, November 19, 2023 for our Fall concert. We hope you enjoyed the performance and congratulations to our soloist Ms. Katie Hatch on violin.
Our first rehearsal of 2024 will take place Wednesday, January 3. If members have not picked up their folders from Music and Arts, it will be distributed at the rehearsal. Please check the "For Members" section for the rehearsal schedule.
Our next concert will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Orchard Park Middle School. The concert will feature violist David Safford performing the Forsyth Viola Concerto in G minor.
Stay tuned here, and on our Facebook page, for more information!