Mission:The mission of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra is to enrich the lives of Cape Fear area youth by providing talented young musicians with unique orchestral training and performing opportunities.

Background:Founded in 2002 and conducted by WSO Music Director Steven Errante, the orchestra draws its members from throughout the Lower Cape Fear area. The WSYO is intended as a complement to school music programs and we strongly encourage our members to participate in their school ensembles.

FACTS at a GLANCE

Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra

• open to 9th – 12th grade youth (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion)
• rehearsals are 7:30 – 9 p.m. Thursday evenings during school year at UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building
• tuition is $100 per semester
• the orchestra performs two or more times each semester.

Membership Guidelines

Click on the above "Membership Guidelines" link for the full set of guidelines including topics such as tuition, rehearsals, attendance, concert dress and others.

Auditions for new members: Thursday, August 26 and Thursday, September 2, 7:30 p.m.

For a current audition application download the form (.pdf format), or e-mail us at: info@wilmingtonsymphony.org, or call (910) 791-9262, or visit the WSO Office: 4608 Cedar Ave., #105, Wilmington, NC 28403

Audition Music:
To download your audition music for a particular instrument just click on one of the links below.

• Bass
• Bassoon
• Cello
• Clarinet
• Flute
• Horn
• Oboe
• Viola
• Tuba
• Violin
• Trombone
• Percussion
• Trumpet

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