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, coachings and master classes by Richmond Symphony musicians, chamber music performances, mentoring and other musical and social activities.

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, Erin Freeman, Conductor
A full orchestra for advanced players.  Musicians perform large symphonic works.  RSYO musicians perform in an exclusive Side-by-Side concert with the Richmond Symphony.

Youth Concert Orchestra, Amy Birdsong, Interim Conductor
A full orchestra for intermediate string, wind, brass, and percussion players.  Students are introduced to standard symphonic repertoire.

Camerata Strings, Rebecca Jilcott, Conductor
An intermediate string ensemble that developes ensemble playing and has a strong focus on technical skills.

String Sinfonietta, Christie-Jo Adams, Conductor
An introductory string training ensemble.  Musicans learn the fundamentals of performing in an ensemble, sight reading and intonation.

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 - CANCELLED
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 - NEW LOCATION!
Sunday, May 10, 2009 7pm
Hanover High School

Rehearsals & Tuition
YOP rehearsals are held every Tuesday afternoon September through May in the Richmond area.
2009-10 Tuition Fees: Sinfonietta $250 / Camerata $300 / YCO $325 / RSYO $385

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.

TO ALL YOP FAMILIES:
Friday, May 29 - Pocahontas Concert is still on for this evening - updated at 1:30pm


RSYO
Click on the links below for rehearsal notes from Dr. Freeman.

Concert Cycle III General Seating
Concert Cycle III Seating by Piece
Concert Cycle III Schedule NEW!

RSYO Concerto Competition Results

Rehearsal Notes
April 28, 2009

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

Concert Cycle III Seating

Rehearsal Notes
March 10, 2009
March 17, 2009
March 24, 2009
April 14, 2009
April 21, 2009
April 28, 2009
May 5, 2009

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

Spring Rehearsal Schedule
Spring Seating Results 


Rehearsal Notes 
March 17, 2009
March 24, 2009
March 31, 2009
April 14, 2009
April 21, 2009
April 28, 2009
May 5, 2009

Sinfonietta
Click on the links below for seating audition results and notes from Ms. Adams

Rehearsal Notes
April 14
April 21
April 28
May 5

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