Wilmington Symphony Orchestra

MUSIC FOR YOUTH

Through its “Music for Youth: Engaging Young People” initiative, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra provides a set of nine youth education and outreach programs that broaden the reach and accessibility of symphonic music to children and their families. The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s education programs give children and young adults access to excellent performances, cultural experiences and educational opportunities.

Click here for more information about the Youth Orchestra.

Click here for more information about the Junior Strings.

Click here for more information about our Alumni Program.

Click here for more information about the Richard R. Deas Young Artist Concerto Competition.

Click here to learn more about the Free Family Concert.

Click here for more information about Rockestra.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

​Outside of the flagship education programs listed above, the WSO also offers  Artist In Residence  , Play It Forward, WSO's Classical Kids, and    Tickets For Students programs where children receive:

• complimentary master classes with professional musicians,
  
• free private lessons with WSO musicians,
  
• tuition assistance,
  
• tickets to WSO concerts at the Wilson Center, 
  
• and a comprehensive music education through their classrooms that culminates with  an interactive and fun WSO  education concert.

​Each year,  around 2,500 students in the Cape Fear Region experience the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra live!

AUDITIONS

Learn more about our Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings auditions here!

Youth Orchestra

Junior Strings

ROCKESTRA

VIRTUAL LEARNING

Learn about the instruments in an orchestra with WSO musicians!

LEARN

For more information about the "Music for Youth" education programs please call the WSO business office   at   (910) 791-9262  or send an email to shelly@wilmingtonsymphony.org.

Support for the WSO's "Music For Youth" education and community outreach programs is provided by:

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