Youth Orchestras
The Owensboro Symphony, through its sponsorship of the Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra program, provides specialized training to young musicians each year. The Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra program dedicates itself to building on the success of school programs by offering outstanding students music that continues to challenge them in their growth. Many students exiting the Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra have been offered college music scholarships and continue performing beyond high school graduation.
The program consists of two performing ensembles: the Youth Orchestra, a full orchestra experience, and a String Orchestra. Participants represent every local and many regional high school and middle school bands and orchestras. The Youth Orchestra welcomes college students who wish to continue their careers as instrumentalists at a very high level.
Rehearsals / Attendance
Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra rehearsals are held on Mondays at 211 East 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42303. The String Orchestra rehearses from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and the Youth Orchestra rehearses from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To accommodate school marching band schedules during September and October, wind and percussion players may join the Youth Orchestra rehearsal from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Contact Information
- Youth Orchestra Director, Mark Hatlestad
- String Orchestra Director, Adrienne Vallandingham
- Youth Orchestra Coordinator, Greg Olson
The directors are not available for phone calls during the day. Please use text or email only.
Tuition
Annual tuition for the String Orchestra is $150. Tuition for the Youth Orchestra is $225. Need-based scholarships are available on a limited basis. Forms for scholarships should be submitted by mid-September for each year in the youth orchestras.
For additional information regarding the Youth Orchestra, policies, or scholarships, contact the Youth Orchestra Coordinator, Greg Olson.
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