The Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra
by Kim on October 30th, 2021 at 7:00 AM
The Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra is a program of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, which is a nonprofit organization. The ISYO (formerly SVYS) has provided the only classical orchestral program for elementary and secondary students in Springfield and the surrounding area for more than 45 years. Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras offers a variety of orchestra education experiences for youth and offers five levels of youth orchestras. Students with no prior musical background can begin in Starter Strings as early as third grade. Participation in the program culminates with the Youth Orchestra’s premiere high school ensemble, the Symphony Orchestra.
For more information, visit www.ilsymphony.org. You may also email the ISYO Programs Manager: jmitra@ilsymphony.org or phone the office at 217-522-2838.
