Jacksonville, Fla. (November 1, 2024) — The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO) have a stellar season of performances in Jacoby Symphony Hall with all six ensemble levels. The first concert takes place November 10, 2024, with the final performance on May 12, 2025. These performances not only highlight the talents of the student musicians, but provide an opportunity for them to appreciate their growth, improve confidence and gain experience in a professional setting.
The Fall, Holiday and Spring concerts feature the six levels of ensembles on stage performing everything from Alan Silvestri to Sergei Rachmaninoff. These concerts are enjoyable for the whole family and offer a wide variety of programming.
The Young Artist Competition takes place February 10, 2025 and features solo performances by the JSYO Philharmonic’s finest young artists. The winner will earn the coveted opportunity to perform a featured solo with the Jacksonville Symphony and the JSYO at the prestigious Major/Minor concert in May.
The JSYO’s Repertory and Philharmonic ensembles perform with the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony during the Major/Minor concert on May 7, 2025. This unique collaboration offers talented youth the chance to hone their skills and shine alongside seasoned performers in a heartwarming concert experience.
The final performance of the season is the annual Festival of Strings on May 12, 2025. Four ensembles of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras come together with nearly 100 students from Communities In Schools' “Jump Start Strings” program for an epic performance featuring over 200 young musicians.
2024/25 JSYO Schedule
· Fall Concert: November 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
· Holiday Concert: December 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
· Young Artist Competition: February 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
· Spring Concert: March 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
· Major/Minor: May 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
· Festival of Strings: May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
About the Jacksonville Symphony The Jacksonville Symphony is North Florida’s leading nonprofit performing arts organization offering live performances at Jacoby Symphony Hall in the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and other venues throughout the area. Led by President and CEO Steven Libman and Music Director Courtney Lewis, the Jacksonville Symphony reaches over 165,500 individuals through over 95 performances each season. In addition, the Symphony provides music instruction for youth and operates the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras. For more information about the Symphony, visit JaxSymphony.org.
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