Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras


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Auditions for the 2020-21 season are now posted! Please click the link below for more information.
Please contact us at csyo@charlottesymphony.org if you have audition questions.
Important Update - March 19, 2020 |
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Meet our Conductors |
Christopher James Lees serves as the Resident Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony and has 15 years of experience conducting secondary, university, and honors-level orchestras all across the country. In addition to his extensive professional work, he also has served on the college faculties of the University of Michigan, Kent State University, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra Conductor Chair is made possible by a generous gift from The Symphony Guild of Charlotte. ![]() Jessica Morel currently serves as the Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Philharmonic, and most recently served as the Assistant Conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony for three seasons and the Music Director of the Winston-Salem Symphony Youth Orchestras Program from 2016-2019, which saw significant growth under her leadership. She believes that one of her most important roles is to teach and inspire the next generation of young musicians, and is always inspired by her students' dedication and enthusiasm. ![]() A product of community music education himself, CSO Music Director Christopher Warren-Green plays a key role in the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras. Warren-Green makes regular visits to work with both orchestras. |
Ensembles |
Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO)The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra is our advanced level ensemble, performs professional level symphonic repertoire, and is composed of extraordinary musicians between the ages of 12-18. CSYO musicians will have the opportunity to perform side-by-side with members of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Charlotte Symphony Youth Philharmonic (CSYP)![]() The Charlotte Symphony Youth Philharmonic is our intermediate ensemble, performs advanced high school level repertoire, and is composed of exceptional young musicians between the ages of 8-16. |
Coaches |
Sectional rehearsals are held frequently throughout the year for both the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Charlotte Symphony Youth Philharmonic. These sectionals offer young musicians the chance to receive coaching by Charlotte Symphony musicians, including the Concert Master and musicians holding principal positions. 2019-20 CSYO & CSYP CoachesViolin |
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Member Portal |
The member portal is only accessible to current CSYO and CSYP members. |
Contact Us |
For more information about this program, please contact: csyo@charlottesymphony.org 704.714.5131 |