Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra
The Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) is WYO's top orchestra. It is open to advanced students seeking challenging music and orchestral training. WYSO performs one to two “masterworks” a semester by major composers in addition to smaller works and collaborations with other ensembles. Open to advanced players, admission is through competitive audition with students being in 8th grade and above. Recent works performed are Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Choral Finale with The Worcester Chorus, Dvorak Symphony Nos. 8 & 9, Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, Saint Saens Organ Symphony, Haydn’s Symphony No. 99, Mussorgsky’s The Great Gates of Kiev, Bizet's L'Arleisenne Suite, Weber's Oberon Overture and Beethoven's Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra.
Average size is 60-70 students, depending on repertoire. WYSO string, wind, brass and percussion members also have the benefit of working with monthly coaches and mentors, learning further orchestral and instrumental technique. In Spring 2016, WYSO traveled to New Jersey and performed with the Drew University Choirs and explored New York City. In April 2016, WYSO spent 7 days and 6 nights traveling the Quebec Province, NH and VT collaborating with various schools and universities. In February 2019 WYSO traveled to the Czech Republic on a concert tour playing at some of the finest concert halls in Europe.
WYSO has a major week long tour every other season.
Director: Jonathan Brennand, Music Director & Conductor
Average size is 60-70 students, depending on repertoire. WYSO string, wind, brass and percussion members also have the benefit of working with monthly coaches and mentors, learning further orchestral and instrumental technique. In Spring 2016, WYSO traveled to New Jersey and performed with the Drew University Choirs and explored New York City. In April 2016, WYSO spent 7 days and 6 nights traveling the Quebec Province, NH and VT collaborating with various schools and universities. In February 2019 WYSO traveled to the Czech Republic on a concert tour playing at some of the finest concert halls in Europe.
WYSO has a major week long tour every other season.
Director: Jonathan Brennand, Music Director & Conductor
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Rehearsal Schedule
Every Sunday, 2pm to 5pm at Auburn High School Concert Schedule: 8-10 performances per season. See Season Schedule for a complete listing of events. Photos courtesy of Andy Weigl |
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School Participation Policy:
It is expected that students who enroll in any WYO program also continue to participate in their school ensemble (band, orchestra or choir). If an ensemble is not offered at a student's school, you may also elect to take music theory, appreciation or any music course offered by the school. In the case that no musical classes are offered, OR if an unresolvable scheduling conflict prevents you from taking an ensemble music class, please let us know. WYO works in partnership with our local public schools, private schools and music teachers. We are passionately committed to supporting our local music programs and teachers.
It is expected that students who enroll in any WYO program also continue to participate in their school ensemble (band, orchestra or choir). If an ensemble is not offered at a student's school, you may also elect to take music theory, appreciation or any music course offered by the school. In the case that no musical classes are offered, OR if an unresolvable scheduling conflict prevents you from taking an ensemble music class, please let us know. WYO works in partnership with our local public schools, private schools and music teachers. We are passionately committed to supporting our local music programs and teachers.
