Zach McCoy

Youth Orchestras

Openings are currently available for the following positions in this year's Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra: all strings, harp, bassoon, oboe, bass clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone and percussion. Auditions may be arranged by contacting the Youth Orchestra conductor. For details, click here.

Rehearsals for all three youth orchestras have begun for the Fall semester. If you would like to join one of these outstanding assembles, please contact The Symphony office via email or phone 731-427-6440.

THE JACKSON SYMPHONY TAPS NEW CONDUCTORS
TO LEAD TWO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Dr. Daniel Hornstein to conduct
The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra
and Mrs. Joy Krimm to conduct Camerata Strings
For more information, click here.

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The Jackson Symphony is committed to providing quality educational opportunities for young musicians in West Tennessee. The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestras challenge students to develop their musical skills to their fullest potential.

The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra will begin its 12th season in 2010-2011 under the direction of Dr. Daniel Hornstein. A full orchestra for advanced students, the JSYO performs a wide range of orchestral literature. Musicians from The Jackson Symphony often lead sectional rehearsals. The orchestra will present three free concerts and a side-by-side performance with The Jackson Symphony during the season.

Entry into The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra is by audition. Accomplished, dedicated musicians interested in joining the orchestra should contact Dr. Hornstein via email to schedule an audition.

The Sinfonia Strings ensemble, directed by Tricia Wilburn, is The Jackson Symphony's intermediate string orchestra. The ensemble meets weekly on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM at The Symphony's downtown offices.

Students with 1 or 2 years of private instruction are encouraged to participate in Camerata Strings. This ensemble, led by Joy Krimm, introduces young children to ensemble playing. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 4 - 5:00 PM at The Symphony's downtown offices.

Members of The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestras are admitted free to all regular season concerts presented by The Jackson Symphony. There is a small annual tuition fee for orchestra members.

Concert Schedule for The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra,
Sinfonia Strings and Camerata Strings

Sunday, Oct. 3   3:00 PM Location TBA
Sunday, Dec. 5  3:00 PM at Northside United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 8   3:00 PM Location TBA

The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra's annual Concerto Competition will be held on Sunday, September 26th at Hartley Recital Hall, Union University.

The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform side-by-side with The Jackson Symphony at the Toyota Bodine Aluminum Tennessee Masterworks Concert "Music In Pictures" on Saturday, March 12th at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.

To download a copy of The Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra
Handbook, click here.

Special thanks to our Youth Orchestra Program Sponsors:

AT&T
StanleyBlack&Decker
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Teer
Amro Music
Debe Williams, Chiropractor
Manufacturers industrial Group

For additional information about any of these youth orchestras, please contact The Symphony office at 731-427-6440 or by email.