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:
- 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.