For a unique experience this year, the Youth Orchestra and Junior String Ensemble have combined to create the Young People's Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (YPO). Conducted by Margaret Matthews and Gary Chollet, the YPO offers extra workshop and community performance opportunities. For more information download the YPO trifold brochure or contact the office.
The Young People's Orchestra is an ensemble of some of the finest young musicians in our region. The YPO offers an opportunity for our talented local youth to grow as musicians and make friends that share similar interests. Being involved in this program is a great learning experience that many students say helped them to have a true appreciation for working with a group, as well as music in general.
High school or extremely advanced middle school string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players are welcome in the YPO. Students are drawn from communities throughout the region, including: Horseheads, Corning, Elmira, Ithaca, Wellsboro, Sayre, and beyond. |
Sponsors of the Youth Ensembles
Thank you to the following foundations and businesses that have provided support for the 2022-23 season.
Anderson Foundation, Inc.
Bonnie & Gary Chollet
Corning Foundation
Grace Fellowship Church
Horseheads First Presbyterian Church
Roses' Youth Philanthropists
The Tripp Foundation
Thank you to the parents and teachers of these budding young musicians and to all the individuals who have donated to and supported the youth programs.
Thank you to the following foundations and businesses that have provided support for the 2022-23 season.
Anderson Foundation, Inc.
Bonnie & Gary Chollet
Corning Foundation
Grace Fellowship Church
Horseheads First Presbyterian Church
Roses' Youth Philanthropists
The Tripp Foundation
Thank you to the parents and teachers of these budding young musicians and to all the individuals who have donated to and supported the youth programs.