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Serving exceptional young musicians
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2006/2007 Symphony Orchestra

The Young Artists Sinfonia

The Young Artists Sinfonia
is a string orchestra for our youngest members, and is conducted by Jonathan May. Young Artists Sinfonia is structured to allow the young intermediate level string student an opportunity to participate in a large group ensemble experience. This string orchestra typically has students aged 6-12 with exceptions based on parent and teacher recommendation. The Sinfonia plays advanced beginner to intermediate repertoire and typically performs five or more concerts each year. The Sinfonia rehearses most Saturday mornings during the school year at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park. Young Artists recommended for Sinfonia members are musicians who can perform level 2 or 3 string books.

The Young Artists Philharmonic

The Young Artists Philharmonic
is a full orchestra including strings, winds, brass and percussion and is conducted by Michael Miller. The orchestra typically consists of middle school students with some talented elementary school students and some high school students. The Philharmonic's mission is to give students an educationally sound musical experience in a full orchestral setting through exposure to quality musical literature and performance opportunities. Intermediate to advanced orchestral repertoire along with challenging arrangements of great masterpieces are rehearsed and performed throughout the concert season. The Philharmonic Orchestra performs about five concerts each season. The Philharmonic Orchestra rehearses most Sunday afternoons during the year at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park.

The Young Artists Philharmonic Chamber

The Young Artists Philharmonic Chamber
, Michael Miller Conductor, is a smaller "chamber" orchestra with full instrumentation performing standard orchestral repertoire. Building on the success of the chamber symphony, the Philharmonic Chamber was a new addition for the 2003/2004 season and consists of middle school and some high school students seeking new musical challenges. Challenging and original versions of standard orchestral repertoire are explored. The Philharmonic Chambers will perform three to four concerts throughout the year. The Philharmonic Chamber rehearses most Saturdays during the school year at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park.

The Young Artists Symphony Orchestra

The Young Artists Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan May Conductor, is a full orchestra performing standard orchestral repertoire. The Symphony is an advanced group of students ranging from age 11 through age 22. Original versions of standard orchestral repertoire are explored and featured in the multi-performance Concert Season. Professional guest artists may appear as featured soloists and a fully dimensional orchestral stylistic curriculum includes learning music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. The Symphony is featured in numerous concerts throughout the year. Students may also compete to perform during our annual Young Artists Virtuoso Concert that showcases the winners of the Young Artists Concerto Competition. The Symphony Orchestra rehearses most Sundays during the school year at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park.

The Young Artists Chamber Symphony

The Young Artists Chamber Symphony
, Jonathan May Conductor, is a smaller "chamber" orchestra with full instrumentation performing standard orchestral repertoire. The Chamber Symphony was a new addition and amazingly successful addition for the 2002/2003 season and consists of advanced students ranging from age 11 through age 22. Challenging and original versions of standard orchestral repertoire are explored and featured in the multi-performance Concert Season. Professional guest artists may appear as featured soloists and a fully dimensional orchestral stylistic curriculum includes learning music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. The Chamber Symphony will perform four to five concerts throughout the year. Students may also compete to perform during our annual Young Artists Virtuoso Concert that showcases the winners of the Young Artists Concerto Competition. The Chamber Symphony rehearses most Saturdays during the year at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park.