Delta Youth Symphony Orchestra

The Youth Orchestra is open to all interested young musicians who would like the challenge of playing orchestral music, play in a large ensemble of other musically accomplished peers, as well as the unique opportunity to perform along side our professional musicians in the Delta Symphony Orchestra. If you have at least one year of experience playing your instrument and are 12 to 18 in age, then you are eligible to audition! The DYSO's season includes twice monthly rehearsals and 2 performances for family and friends. To participate in the DYSO, students must have access to their instrument and be involved in their school's music program or be enrolled in private lessons.

Tuition: $150 per year. Waivers may be granted for those in financial need.

Meet the Instructors | Audition Info (2025-2026 season)

2025-2026 SCHEDULE

Fall Semester:

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Fall Auditions (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Sunday, September 7, 2025 - Rehearsal #1 (2:00pm-3:30pm)

Sunday, September 21, 2025 - Rehearsal #2 (2:00pm-3:30pm)

Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Rehearsal #3 (2:00pm-3:30pm)

Sunday, October 19, 2025 - Rehearsal #4 (2:00pm-3:30pm)

Sunday, November 16, 2025 - Fall Concert (3:00pm)

Sping Semester:

Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Spring Auditions (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Sunday, February 8, 2026 - Rehearsal #1 (2:00pm-3:30pm)

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - Rehearsal #2 (2:00pm-3:30pm)

Sunday, March 8, 2026 - Rehearsal #3 (2:00pm-3:30pm)

Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Rehearsal #4 (2:00pm-3:30pm)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Side-by-Side Performance with DSO (Time TBD)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Spring Concert (3:00pm)