Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra

Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra
Origin Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Genres Classical
Occupation(s) Symphony Orchestra
Years active 1993-present
Associated acts Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Website www.JaxYouthOrchestra.com
Members JSYO Musical Director and Chief Conductor
Scott Gregg
Assistant Conductors
Marguerite Richardson
Rocco DiGeorgio
Judith Steinmeyer
Marj Dutilly
Past members Founder & Music Director
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The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, or JSYO, is a youth orchestra based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Overview

Founded in 1993 under the Jacksonville Symphony Association, the JSYO enrolls more than 250 young musicians between the ages of 7 and 22, who are admitted through competitive auditions. The JSYO has six levels of ensembles:

Musical Instruction

Scott Gregg, Music Director and Principal Conductor, leads the team. He is now in his 17th season with the JSYO.

The JSYO offers the following opportunities:

Performances

Usually, a JSYO season consists of three main concerts and a chamber ensemble concert given by members of the Philharmonic Orchestra. The season culminates with a joint performance with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra at the Major/Minor Concert, bringing teachers and students to the stage together for a side-by-side performance. Winners of the JSYO Young Artists Competition have the honor of soloing at this concert.


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