Founded in 2001, the mission of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras (WSYO) is to enrich the lives of Cape Fear area youth by providing talented young musicians with unique orchestral training and performing opportunities. WSYO is intended as a complement to school music programs and we strongly encourage our members to participate in their school ensembles.
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Junior Strings
6th through 8th Grade
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Youth Orchestra
9th through 12th Grade
25/26 WSYO CONCERTS •
25/26 WSYO CONCERTS •
WSYO Concert
November 23, 2025
4:00 PM | Kenan Auditorium at UNCW
Concert Sponsored by: Bob King Buick GMC • Jerry A. and Marilyn S. Cook Family Foundation • James E. Moore Insurance Agency • Decision Point Wealth Partners @ Rockefeller Global Family Office • Varnam Strings
Linda Estep, Youth Orchestra conductor
Lisa Gattuso, Junior Strings conductor
Tickets: $10.70
WSYO CONCERT
March 1, 2026
4:00 PM | Kenan Auditorium at UNCW
Concert Sponsored by: Bob King Buick GMC • Jerry A. and Marilyn S. Cook Family Foundation • James E. Moore Insurance Agency • Decision Point Wealth Partners @ Rockefeller Global Family Office • Varnam Strings
Linda Estep, Youth Orchestra conductor
Lisa Gattuso, Junior Strings conductor
Tickets: $10.70
WSYO CONCERT
April 26, 2026
4:00 PM | Kenan Auditorium at UNCW
Concert Sponsored by: Bob King Buick GMC • Jerry A. and Marilyn S. Cook Family Foundation • James E. Moore Insurance Agency • Decision Point Wealth Partners @ Rockefeller Global Family Office • Varnam Strings
Linda Estep, Youth Orchestra conductor
Lisa Gattuso, Junior Strings conductor
Tickets: $10.70
Auditions
The Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras welcome new students to audition for the upcoming semester.
The Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras were organized to serve as a supplement, not as a replacement for school music programs. You are strongly encouraged to participate in your school's orchestra or band.
Audition Date: January 8, 2026
WSYO SEASON SPONSOR:
WSYO CONCERT SPONSORS
FOUNDATION & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
THE ESHELMAN FOUNDATION
