Alpharetta SymphonyAlpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestras
Founded in 2018, the Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestras (ASYO) provide young musicians in the North Fulton area with a dynamic and educational performance experience.
Young musicians, from beginning string players to advanced middle and high school students · Season from August to May; rehearsals generally on Sundays (Prelude Strings 3-4 PM, Youth Orchestra 3-4:45 PM, Youth Philharmonia 5-7 PM) · Youth Orchestra and Youth Philharmonia: $650 for the full season or $375 per semester. Prelude Strings: $350 for the full season or $200 per semester.
From alpharettasymphony.org/asyo ↗About this program
Founded in 2018 to advance the Alpharetta Symphony’s mission of providing engaging educational experiences for Alpharetta and the greater North Fulton community, the Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestras (ASYO) offer young musicians a season-long performance experience from August to May. Each season features four concerts showcasing music from orchestral masterworks to popular selections across centuries and cultures.
ASYO ensembles include Prelude Strings for developing string players, Youth Orchestra, which provides a full symphony orchestra experience, and the Youth Philharmonia, for more advanced musicians. Students also participate in chamber music, guest artist workshops, and collaborations with Alpharetta Symphony members, with opportunities to audition for GMEA events if their schools lack band or orchestra programs.
Students without an active band or orchestra program at their school can participate in GMEA auditions through ASYO, provided they commit to the full tuition pricing at the beginning of the season and maintain active membership in the ASYO for the entire school year.
Questions
Who can participate in GMEA auditions through ASYO?
Students without an active band or orchestra program at their school can participate in GMEA auditions through ASYO, provided they commit to the full tuition pricing at the beginning of the season and maintain active membership in the ASYO for the entire school year.
Is an audition required for Prelude Strings?
While no audition is required to join Prelude Strings, participating students should be comfortable reading music and familiar with basic instrumental skills.
When are the auditions held?
In-person auditions for the Youth Orchestra and Youth Philharmonia will take place at Preston Ridge Community Center. Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion auditions will be held in person on Sunday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 9th, 2-7 PM.
Details
- Who
- Young musicians, from beginning string players to advanced middle and high school students
- When
- Season from August to May; rehearsals generally on Sundays (Prelude Strings 3-4 PM, Youth Orchestra 3-4:45 PM, Youth Philharmonia 5-7 PM)
- Where
- Preston Ridge Community Center (Preston Ridge Road, Ste. 100, Alpharetta, next to the Alpharetta YMCA)
- Cost
- Youth Orchestra and Youth Philharmonia: $650 for the full season or $375 per semester. Prelude Strings: $350 for the full season or $200 per semester.
- Ages
- Elementary through high school
