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.

 2009-2010 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

November 15    YCO, Camerata & Sinfonietta Fall Concert
November 20    Side-by-Side performance with RSYO and the Richmond Symphony
February 28       RSYO, YCO & Camerata Showcase Concert
   Note: The Feb. 20 RSYO Winter Concert has been moved to Feb. 28 YCO & Camerata event.  There will not be a RSYO concert  on Feb. 20.
April 25               RSYO Spring Concert
May 16                YCO, Camerata & Sinfonietta Spring Concert
May 23                Youth Orchestra Program performs at Pocahontas State Park!


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 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.

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.

Click here for Youth Orchestras audition information.

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.


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Handbook Acknowledgement & School Participation Form
2009-2010 Student Handbook
RSYO & Camerata parking map for Richmond CenterStage

YOP CALENDAR - as of Feb 12


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

RSYO Concerto Competition - RESULTS
RSYO January Seating RESULTS

Spring Concert Cycle Schedule

Rehearsal Notes
March 2

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

Seating Audition Schedule - March 9 @ Ginter Park United Methodist!!
Concerto Audition Results

Rehearsal Notes
March 2


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

Spring Concert - Seating Results
Spring Concert Cycle Schedule

Rehearsal Notes 

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

Rehearsal Notes
January 5
January 12
January 19
February 9
February 23
March 2



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

Megan Osborn
Education & Community Engagement Manager
Richmond Symphony
612 E. Grace St., Suite 401
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 788.4717 x144
Fax: (804) 788.1541
mmiller@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

MAP SCHEDULES (for RSO musicians)
March 2
March 16