Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra

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:
* Overture Strings – 1st year beginning string students, conducted by Marj Dutilly
* Foundations Strings – 2nd year beginning string students, conducted by Rocco DiGeorgio
* Encore Strings - young string students, also conducted by Rocco DiGeorgio
* Premiere Strings - advancing string students, conducted by Judith Steinmeyer
* Repertory Orchestra - intermediate full symphony orchestra, conducted by Marguerite Richardson
* Philharmonic - advanced full symphony orchestra, conducted by Scott Gregg
* Chamber Music Program – available to qualified Philharmonic musicians
==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:
* In-depth study of classical repertoire
* Direction by professional conductors
* Exposure to nationally recognized soloists through their affiliation with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
* Coaching sessions with Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra musicians
* Outreach performances in the community
* Chamber ensemble training and performances
* Young Artists Competition
* Performances in the Jacoby Symphony Hall
==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.
==External links==
*Official site
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