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 9th grade and above. Recent works performed are 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 collaborated with three other orchestras in the 1st Annual Four Orchestras Festival, held at Mechanics Hall, Worcester.
2017 Canadian Tour:
WYSO will spend 7 days and 6 nights traveling the Quebec Province, NH and VT collaborating with various schools and universities.
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 collaborated with three other orchestras in the 1st Annual Four Orchestras Festival, held at Mechanics Hall, Worcester.
2017 Canadian Tour:
WYSO will spend 7 days and 6 nights traveling the Quebec Province, NH and VT collaborating with various schools and universities.
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 2016-2017 for more details Photos courtesy of Andy Weigl |
Photo: Andy Weigl
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