Williamsport Symphony Youth Orchestra

wsyo mission

To create an environment within which the region's young instrumentalists might develop both a love of orchestral playing, and the skills required to do it well.

membership audition and fee

All talented young musicians (string, brass, woodwind, percussion) from middle school through college age are invited to audition.

At the audition, each musician will be evaluated for sightreading and will present one prepared solo. There is a $60.00 annual membership fee (scholarship support is available) per musician. Contact Valerie Whyman, WSO Executive Director (570-322-0227) for more information.

rehearsals

Rehearsals take place at Loyalsock High School and include one sectional rehearsal per semester with WSO musicians.

2009/10 Rehearsal Schedule

concert dress

Black (dark) and white. Men: Coat and tie. Women: Skirt/pants, blouse, dress.

why join the wsyo?

• A quality, full-orchestra experience.
• Clinic opportunities with section leaders of WSO.
• Joint concerts with WSO.
• Free admission to WSO concerts.

Parents are welcome to observe all rehearsals.

Trombonists Ryan Rosenbaum and Elisabeth Shafer and trumpeter Korrine Carpenter perform at the WSYO's February 12th concert. The WSYO premiered “Lincoln Elegy,” a commissioned work composed by Patrick Long to commemorate Abraham’s Lincoln’s 200th birthday. The concert was later broadcast on WVYA-FM and received another round of accolades. The WSYO also performed Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony (in honor of Mendelssohn’s 200th birthday) and Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, featuring WSO trumpeter Dale Orris.