Now in its 19th successful season, the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra (JSYO) enrolls more than 250 young musicians between the ages of 7 and 22, who are admitted through competitive auditions.
These six large ensembles will enable the JSYO to serve the needs of all our talented musicians with individualized, ability-level specific instruction. As music programs are scaled back in the public schools, the JSYO has filled the void by offering quality orchestral instruction often missing from First Coast schools.
These six large ensembles will enable the JSYO to serve the needs of all our talented musicians with individualized, ability-level specific instruction. As music programs are scaled back in the public schools, the JSYO has filled the void by offering quality orchestral instruction often missing from First Coast schools.
The JSYO is privileged to have a team of professional conductors and coaches that guide the young musicians with quality musical instruction, improving their skills and maintaining high standards. Music Director and Principal Conductor Scott Gregg is now in his 17th season at the helm. The JSYO’s talented and dedicated team of conductors also includes Marguerite Richardson, Judith Steinmeyer, Rocky DiGeorgio and Marj Dutilly.
JSYO ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS
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Marj Dutilly, conductor
- 1st year beginning level string orchestra for musicians just starting their studies
- Weekly coachings and rehearsals with professional musicians and conductors, with opportunities for concert performance as the group progresses
- Comparable levels – ASTA Grade 1, FOA Grade E, Suzuki Method Early Book 1
Rocco Di Georgio, conductor
- 2nd year advancing beginning level string orchestra for musicians recent to orchestral playing
- Weekly rehearsals with professional musicians and conductors, several concerts each semester
- Comparable levels – ASTA Grade 1 – 1 ½ , Grade E, Suzuki Method Books 1-2
Rocco Di Georgio, conductor
- String orchestra for advanced beginner and intermediate level musicians
- Weekly rehearsals and in-depth sectionals with professional musicians and conductors, several concerts each semester
- Comparable levels - ASTA Grade 2, FOA Grade D, Suzuki Method Books 3-4
Judith Steinmeyer, conductor
- String orchestra for intermediate and advancing level musicians
- Weekly rehearsals and in-depth sectionals with professional musicians and conductors, several concerts each semester
- Comparable levels - ASTA Grade 3/4, FOA Grade C, Suzuki Method Books 3-5
Marguerite Richardson, conductor
- Middle School and High School level full orchestra for intermediate and advancing students of orchestral literature
- Weekly rehearsals and in-depth sectionals with professional musicians and conductors, several concerts each semester
- Comparable levels - ASTA Grade 4, FOA Grade B, FBA Grade 4, Suzuki Method Books 6-8
Scott C. Gregg, conductor
- High School & College Level full orchestra for advanced and pre-professional students of orchestral literature
- Weekly rehearsals and in-depth sectionals with professional musicians and conductors, several concerts each semester
- Comparable levels– ASTA Grade 5/6, FOA Grade A, FBA Grade 5 and above
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 nationally renowned Jacoby Symphony Hall
Participating in the JSYO teaches discipline and teamwork. Young musicians also learn the value of hard work and gain self-confidence through the polished performances they give. The JSYO not only enriches the lives of their musicians, but also enriches the cultural life of the First Coast community through their many performances and outreach to children’s hospitals, schools, museums and other community organizations and events.
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Philharmonic |
Sundays |
3:30-6:30pm |
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Repertory Orchestra |
Sundays |
1:00-3:15pm |
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Premiere Strings |
Sundays |
3:30-5:30pm |
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Encore Strings |
Mondays |
6:30-8:00pm |
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Foundation Strings |
Mondays |
5:30-6:30pm |
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Overture Strings |
Sundays |
1:30-2:45pm (1:00p start from 9/11 to 10/9) |
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Annual membership tuition ranges from $300 to $475, depending on orchestra. Scholarship assistance is available, based on financial need.
The JSYO is proud to maintain the blind policy of admitting talented musicians into the JSYO without regard for their ability to pay the costs of participation. The following programs all help defray the costs of JSYO participation to some of our talented students.
1) the Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony provides Music Scholarships to the winners of the Young Arists Competition.
2) the Eleanor Maxwell Fund JSYO Tuition Assistance Scholarship Fund helps defray the costs of tuition to many of our young players and their families.
3) the James Winston and the Randall Berg Lesson Endowed Scholarships provide deserving students with funds to continue their private lessons in preparation for a musical career after JSYO.
The JSYO is proud to maintain the blind policy of admitting talented musicians into the JSYO without regard for their ability to pay the costs of participation. The following programs all help defray the costs of JSYO participation to some of our talented students.
1) the Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony provides Music Scholarships to the winners of the Young Arists Competition.
2) the Eleanor Maxwell Fund JSYO Tuition Assistance Scholarship Fund helps defray the costs of tuition to many of our young players and their families.
3) the James Winston and the Randall Berg Lesson Endowed Scholarships provide deserving students with funds to continue their private lessons in preparation for a musical career after JSYO.
