Youth Orchestras
Spring 2026 Schedule
All rehearsals will be held in the Community Rehearsal Room
at the Western Piedmont Symphony offices on Monday evenings.
Debut Strings Rehearsal: 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Youth Symphony Rehearsal: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Rehearsals:
Monday, February 9
Monday, February 16
Monday, February 23
Monday, March 2
Monday, March 9
Monday, March 16
Monday, March 23
Monday, March 30
Monday, April 6 - No Rehearsal, in observance of Easter Monday
Monday, April 13
Monday, April 20 - Dress Rehearsal In Drendel Auditorium
Concerts:
Sunday, April 26 - Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block
ABOUT DEBUT STRINGS
Debut Strings is an auditioned string orchestra for developing string players at an intermediate level of music-making. Young artists have the opportunity to grow in leadership and prepare for the full-orchestra experience.
Debut Strings, conducted by Angela Allen, performs two concerts a year, and young string players are encouraged to come and try out! For more information, please contact Angela Allen at [email protected]
ABOUT YOUTH SYMPHONY
The Youth Symphony is an auditioned orchestra, generally comprised of high school students at an advanced musical level. These students are leaders in their schools and community, and they are passionate about working together to make music.
The Youth Symphony performs two concerts a year. Auditions are required. The Youth Symphony practices on Monday evenings. For more information, please contact Emily Bumgarner, Youth Symphony Conductor: [email protected]