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, 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.
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 4 Side-by-Side performance with RSYO, YCO and the Richmond Symphony
January 28 YOP 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert (Tickets Required)
April 21 RSYO Spring Concert
April 22, 4pm YCO, Camerata & Sinfonietta Spring Concert
June 2 YOP Outdoor Concert at Pocahontas State Park
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.
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
