Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program
Sponsored by Dominion Resources
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.
2011-2012 YOP Concert Season
All concerts begin at 7pm in the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage and are free and open to the public. *Unless otherwise noted. Richmond CenterStage is located at 612 E. Grace St. Richmond, VA 23219
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, 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 develops ensemble playing and has a strong focus on technical skills.
String Sinfonietta, Christie-Jo Adams, Conductor
An introductory string training ensemble. Musicians learn the fundamentals of performing in an ensemble, sight reading and intonation.
Composer-in-residence, D.J. Sparr
Our new composer-in-residence will be writing new works as well as teaching classes on composition and musicianship.
Audition Information
Rehearsals & Tuition
YOP rehearsals are held every Tuesday afternoon September through May in the Richmond area.
2010-11 Tuition Fees: Sinfonietta $265 / Camerata $315 / YCO $345 / RSYO $405
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.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Side-by-Side concert worksheet - for YCO and RSYO
RSYO
Click on the links below for rehearsal notes from Dr. Freeman.
Rehearsal Notes
September 20
September 27
October 11
October 25
January 3
January 17
YCO
Click on the link below for rehearsal notes from Ms. Birdsong
Rehearsal Notes
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 25
November 8
December 6
January 3
January 10
January 17
CAMERATA
Click on the links below for seating audition results and notes from Ms. Jilcott
Rehearsal Notes
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25
November 8
December 6
December 13
January 3
January 10
January 17
SINFONIETTA
Click on the links below for seating audition results and notes from Ms. Adams
Rehearsal Notes
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 25
November 29
For more information about any of the Richmond Symphony’s education and community engagement programs, please contact:
Megan Osborn
Assistant Director of Education & Community Engagement
Richmond Symphony
612 E. Grace St., Suite 401
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 788.4717 x144
Fax: (804) 788.1541
mosborn@richmondsymphony.com
Aimee Halbruner
Director of Education & Community Engagement
Richmond Symphony
612 E. Grace St., Suite 401
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 788.4717 x143
Fax: (804) 788.1541
ahalbruner@richmondsymphony.com
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