Join the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program!

Students in String Sinfonietta pose for a photo before heading on stage for their first concert of the year. Photo from our fall 2025 All YOP Ensembles Showcase by Dave Pearson Photography.

Spread the word—it’s audition season at the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program! Whether you’re new to the program or a current student hoping to move up to a new ensemble, this is your chance to be a part of our 2026–27 season!

Students will have the option to audition in person or virtually, with in-person auditions taking place on Saturday, June 6 and virtual audition submissions being due on Wednesday, June 3. In-person audition slots are limited, so we encourage families to register soon if they prefer to audition in person. There is no limit on virtual audition slots. Please also note that this audition period is the only chance for current YOP students to move up in ensemble.

To learn more about each of our five ensembles, click here. To register for your audition, click here.

Interested in joining String Sinfonietta, our non-auditioned string ensemble? Click here to learn more about Sinfonietta and complete the interest form. Registration for Sinfonietta will open up in early July.

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Congratulations to the YOP class of 2026! This spring, twenty students graduated from the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program. The next senior we’d like to congratulate is Elizabeth Chang, RSYO violin! 🎻

Elizabeth has been a member of the Youth Orchestra Program for six years. During her time in YOP, she performed with Camerata Strings, Youth Concert Orchestra, and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra. During her time in high school, she also participated in Central Regional Orchestra and Senior Regional Orchestra. After graduating from Deep Run High School, she will attend the University of Virginia’s Year in Wise program in Wise, Virginia, where she will major in biology. Her favorite memory from her time in YOP was when RSYO filmed and recorded a performance as part of a documentary about the Bluehead Chub. Congratulations, Elizabeth! 🎉

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Congratulations to the YOP class of 2026! This spring, twenty students graduated from the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program. The next senior we’d like to congratulate is Elizabeth Chang, RSYO violin! 🎻 Elizabeth has been a member of the Youth Orchestra Program for six years. During her time in YOP, she performed with Camerata Strings, Youth Concert Orchestra, and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra. During her time in high school, she also participated in Central Regional Orchestra and Senior Regional Orchestra. After graduating from Deep Run High School, she will attend the University of Virginia’s Year in Wise program in Wise, Virginia, where she will major in biology. Her favorite memory from her time in YOP was when RSYO filmed and recorded a performance as part of a documentary about the Bluehead Chub. Congratulations, Elizabeth! 🎉 @rvasymphony #violin #musiced #orchestra #youthorchestra #symphony

Congratulations to the YOP class of 2026! This spring, twenty students graduated from the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program. The next senior we’d like to congratulate is Grace Boak, RSYO flute! 🪈

Grace has been a member of our Youth Orchestra Program for two years, performing with both Youth Concert Orchestra (YCO) and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO). During her time in high school, she has also performed in district band and the Central Virginia Wind Ensemble. After graduating from the Collegiate School, she will attend Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where she will major in biophysics on a pre-med track. Her favorite memory from her time in YOP was playing at RSYO’s February 2026 side-by-side concert with the Richmond Symphony. Congratulations, Grace! 🎉

@rvasymphony #flute #musiced #orchestra #symphony #classicalmusic

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Congratulations to the YOP class of 2026! This spring, twenty students graduated from the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program. The next senior we’d like to congratulate is Grace Boak, RSYO flute! 🪈 Grace has been a member of our Youth Orchestra Program for two years, performing with both Youth Concert Orchestra (YCO) and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO). During her time in high school, she has also performed in district band and the Central Virginia Wind Ensemble. After graduating from the Collegiate School, she will attend Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where she will major in biophysics on a pre-med track. Her favorite memory from her time in YOP was playing at RSYO’s February 2026 side-by-side concert with the Richmond Symphony. Congratulations, Grace! 🎉 @rvasymphony #flute #musiced #orchestra #symphony #classicalmusic

Congratulations to the YOP class of 2026! This spring, twenty students graduated from the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program. The first of our seniors we’d like to congratulate is Claire Barnes, RSYO viola! 🎻

Claire has been a member of our Youth Orchestra Program for three years, playing in both Youth Concert Orchestra and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra. During her time in YOP, she has assisted as a member of the social media team. After graduating from Midlothian High School, she will attend James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia to major in advertising and to minor in music. Her favorite memory from her time in YOP was playing Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 with the Richmond Symphony at Big Tent 2025. In her senior survey, she wrote “Shoutout to the viola section :)”. Congratulations, Claire! 🎉

@rvasymphony #viola #orchestra #musiced #jmu

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Congratulations to the YOP class of 2026! This spring, twenty students graduated from the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program. The first of our seniors we’d like to congratulate is Claire Barnes, RSYO viola! 🎻 Claire has been a member of our Youth Orchestra Program for three years, playing in both Youth Concert Orchestra and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra. During her time in YOP, she has assisted as a member of the social media team. After graduating from Midlothian High School, she will attend James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia to major in advertising and to minor in music. Her favorite memory from her time in YOP was playing Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 with the Richmond Symphony at Big Tent 2025. In her senior survey, she wrote “Shoutout to the viola section :)”. Congratulations, Claire! 🎉 @rvasymphony #viola #orchestra #musiced #jmu

The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the YOP family: Christie-Jo Adams, who will conduct String Sinfonietta! Mrs. Adams previously conducted Sinfonietta, our entry-level string orchestra, for twelve years. We are beyond excited to welcome her back to the YOP community this fall! 🎻🎉

Registration for String Sinfonietta will open in early July. To fill out the Sinfonietta inquiry form, visit the link in our bio. To learn more about Mrs. Adams, see her biography pinned in the comments below. 🎶

@rvasymphony #YouthOrchestra #MusicEd #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic #RVA

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The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the YOP family: Christie-Jo Adams, who will conduct String Sinfonietta! Mrs. Adams previously conducted Sinfonietta, our entry-level string orchestra, for twelve years. We are beyond excited to welcome her back to the YOP community this fall! 🎻🎉 Registration for String Sinfonietta will open in early July. To fill out the Sinfonietta inquiry form, visit the link in our bio. To learn more about Mrs. Adams, see her biography pinned in the comments below. 🎶 @rvasymphony #YouthOrchestra #MusicEd #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic #RVA

Don’t let our fourth fear come true 😣 More information about Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program auditions can be found at the link in our bio. Whether you’re auditioning in person or virtually, we hope to see you in YOP next season!

#YouthOrchestra #Richmond #RVA #ClassicalMusic #MusicEd

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Don’t let our fourth fear come true 😣 More information about Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program auditions can be found at the link in our bio. Whether you’re auditioning in person or virtually, we hope to see you in YOP next season! #YouthOrchestra #Richmond #RVA #ClassicalMusic #MusicEd

Antonín Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony was composed shortly after his move from his native Bohemia to New York City, where he would direct and teach at the National Conservatory of Music of America. In this new country, he found himself inspired by both Native American music and African American spirituals. His ninth and final symphony weaves these American influences together with hints from his Slavic homeland.

Youth Concert Orchestra will perform the first movement of the New World Symphony live in concert this Sunday. Listen for a sneak peek and read below for more information:

Youth Orchestra Program Spring Concert 🎻🪈🎺🪊🥁🪉
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 7:00pm
Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center
Featuring String Sinfonietta, Camerata Strings, and Youth Concert Orchestra

Our Youth Orchestra concerts are free to attend; tickets are not required.

@rvasymphony #Dvorak #Dvorak9 #NewWorldSymphony #ClassicalMusic #MusicEducation

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Antonín Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony was composed shortly after his move from his native Bohemia to New York City, where he would direct and teach at the National Conservatory of Music of America. In this new country, he found himself inspired by both Native American music and African American spirituals. His ninth and final symphony weaves these American influences together with hints from his Slavic homeland. Youth Concert Orchestra will perform the first movement of the New World Symphony live in concert this Sunday. Listen for a sneak peek and read below for more information: Youth Orchestra Program Spring Concert 🎻🪈🎺🪊🥁🪉 Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 7:00pm Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center Featuring String Sinfonietta, Camerata Strings, and Youth Concert Orchestra Our Youth Orchestra concerts are free to attend; tickets are not required. @rvasymphony #Dvorak #Dvorak9 #NewWorldSymphony #ClassicalMusic #MusicEducation

Happy birthday to our favorite Russian composer! 🎻🎉 Born on this day in 1840, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was one of the preeminent composers of the Romantic period of music. His Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, which the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) performed with the Richmond Symphony in their recent February Side-by-Side, is based off of the Shakespeare play of the same name and is considered romantic in every sense of the word—musical or otherwise. 🩷

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra and Richmond Symphony Side-by-Side
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Conducted by Hae Lee, Richmond Symphony Associate Conductor and conductor of RSYO

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Happy birthday to our favorite Russian composer! 🎻🎉 Born on this day in 1840, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was one of the preeminent composers of the Romantic period of music. His Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, which the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) performed with the Richmond Symphony in their recent February Side-by-Side, is based off of the Shakespeare play of the same name and is considered romantic in every sense of the word—musical or otherwise. 🩷 Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra and Richmond Symphony Side-by-Side February 3, 2026 Conducted by Hae Lee, Richmond Symphony Associate Conductor and conductor of RSYO @rvasymphony @hae.conductor #Tchaikovsky #RomeoAndJuliet #MusicEd #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra

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