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.

Tuition Assistance Program

In an effort to ensure that the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program participation is accessible to all students regardless of their ability to pay we are proud to offer a tuition assistance program. Financial aid will be applied based on a sliding scale; families may be eligible for 25%, 50%, 75% or 90% tuition assistance. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and funds are limited. Additional information will be available in the registration packet.

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

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

RSYO Side-by-Side Family Concert
Thursday, January 8th, 2009 7 p.m.
Location TBD

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

For 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.

RSYO
Click on the links below for a note from Dr. Freeman and seating audition results. 

Notes from Dr. Freeman - Click here
General Fall Seating - Click here
Seating by Piece - Click here

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

Audition results and rehearsal notes - Click here

Camerata
Click on the links below for seating audition results and a full year rehearsal schedule

Fall Seating Results - Click here
Fall Rehearsal Schedule - Click here

Sinfonietta
Click on the link below for rehearsal notes from Mr. Wargo 

Rehearsal notes - 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