Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program

The Richmond Symphony's flagship educational program consists of four youth orchestras providing beginning to advanced musical training. As the premiere orchestral training program of central Virginia, students participate in weekly rehearsals, coaching and masterclasses by Richmond Symphony musicians, chamber music performances, mentoring and other musical and social activities.

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, Erin Freeman, Conductor
Youth Concert Orchestra, Beth Almore, Conductor
Camerata Strings, Rebecca Jilcott, Conductor
String Sinfonietta, Joe Wargo, Conductor

Click here for Youth Orchestras audition information.

Concerts

For ticket information and pricing, please call the Richmond Symphony Box Office at (804) 788-1212

RSYO/YCO Fall Concerts
Sunday, November 9, 2008 4 p.m.
The Steward School

CS/SS Fall Concert
Sunday, November 23, 2008 7 p.m.
James River High School

RSYO Side-by-Side Family Concert
Thursday, January 8th, 2009 7 p.m.
Cosby High School

YCO/CS Winter Concert
Sunday, March 1, 2009 7 p.m.
James River High School

RSYO Spring Concert
Sunday, April 26, 2009 7 p.m.
Hanover High School

YCO/CS/SS Spring Concert
Sunday, May 10, 2009 7pm
James River High School

Tuition Assistance Programs
In an effort to ensure that the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program (YOP) participation is accessible to all students regardless of their ability to pay we are proud to offer a number of tuition assistance programs. Please see the Youth Auditions page for detailed information.

CURRENT STUDENTS

Weekly rehearsal notes, seating results, announcements, etc. will be posted below for each ensemble. Every student is responsible for checking rehearsal notes for their ensemble each week. New postings will be made every Thursday. Be sure to read all the below links thoroughly. Direct any questions to the Education & Community Engagement Manager.

Handbook Aknowledgement & School Participation Forms are past due! Download a copy here

YOP CALENDAR (Nov. - Feb.)

Introduction to Viola - a new YOP class offering beginning Janaury 6, 2009!  Introduction to Viola is a great opportunity for all violinists currently enrolled in Camerata and Sinfonietta.  Download a registration form here!

RSYO
Click on the links below for rehearsal notes from Dr. Freeman and seating audition results.

Reminder: RSYO students are only allowed one (1) absence for the Side by Side concert cycle.  If a second absence occurs, participation in the concert will be at the discretion of Dr. Freeman and will require an audition of your parts for Dr. Freeman.  Please make every effort to be in attendance at all rehearsals.

Seating for Side by Side
Winds and Brass
Strings
Week of Side by Side Rehearsal Schedule
Side by Side CONCERT WORKSHEET


December 16 Rehearsal Notes - Click here
Jan. 13 Seating Audition Excerpts - Updated January 5

YCO
Click on the link below for rehearsal notes from Ms. Almore

Concert Cycle II Seating Results

December 9 Rehearsal Notes - Click here

Camerata
Click on the links below for seating audition results and notes from Ms. Jilcott

December 16 Rehearsal Notes - Click here

Concert Cycle II Rehearsal Schedule
Winter Seating Results  - UPDATED 12/4/08

Sinfonietta

December 9 Rehearsal Notes (FROM MEGAN) - Click here
Sinfonietta Practice Rules - Click here


For more information about any of the Richmond Symphony’s education and community engagement programs, please contact:

Megan Miller
Education & Community Engagement Manager
Richmond Symphony
300 West Franklin Street, Suite #103E
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 788.4717 x144
Fax: (804) 788.1541
mmiller@richmondsymphony.com

Aimee Halbruner
Director of Education & Community Engagement
Richmond Symphony
300 West Franklin Street, Suite #103E
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 788.4717 x143
Fax: (804) 788.1541
ahalbruner@richmondsymphony.com