How to Join the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony

Who is eligible to become an SVYS member?

Any young musician including home-schooled students, who plays an orchestral instrument, including percussion, harp and advanced saxophone.

Everyone must audition each season regardless of previous SVYS participation. Because SVYS orchestras range from beginning to pre-professional, we have a high placement rate for students of all abilities. Please read about the audition process here.

A $5 application fee per audition per instrument (non-refundable and not applicable to tuition) is due with the Audition Application. Read about current yearly tuition fees here. Tuition for new students joining at second semester is pro-rated. SVYS no longer offers sibling discounts.

Is financial aid available?

Need-based financial aid is available. We are committed to serving talented, dedicated students, regardless of financial constraints. Please call the office at 217-753-8000 for more information.

Rehearsals

See the SVYS home page for weekly rehearsal times. Please check the SVYS calendar for a more complete listing fo the entire year's schedule.

The SVYS program is structured to include players at all levels of ability. Please read about the ensembles here.

Please find the season concert schedule here.

Are there affiliated groups?

In January, 2006, the Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra was formed for adult ameteur musicians. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday during the academic year at the Hoogland Center for the Arts from 7-9 pm. No auditions are required. Contact SVYS for more information.

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