Youth Symphony

The Front Range Youth Symphony Orchestras bring together talented young musicians from across the Front Range for a unique study and training in Orchestral repertoire. Developed from a merger of the former Golden Youth and Arvada Center Youth Symphonies in 1990, the program has three levels of participation. The group has toured on both coasts of the United States and performed with National and guests artists such as the Lehnert Duo and Skip DeVol. The Youth Symphony has enjoyed many years of cooperation and educational collaborations with the National Repertory Orchestra and the Breckenridge Music Institute in Breckenridge. The 2001 Season culminated in a tour of France, Germany, and Arvada's Sister City, Mechelen, Belgium.

This program is offered as an enhancement to school music programs and all FRYS students participate in their school's instrumental music programs. Auditions are held annually in May. Auditions for openings that may exist are held throughout the year by appointment. Features of the orchestras include:

• Weekly rehearsals August through April
• At least three performances per season at the Arvada Center
• Professional Section Coaches/Guest Artists/Master Classes
• Summer Camp
• Weekly rehearsals at the Arvada Center

Concert Strings Orchestra

• Advanced string group
• All students can read music
• Age range approximately 8-16
• Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings

Symphonic Strings Orchestra

• High-level string players
• Chamber String Ensemble
• Age range approximately 10 - 18
• Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings

Youth Symphony

• Full symphony orchestra
• Up to age 21
• Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings

For more information or auditions, email or call Keith Ewer, Coordinator 720-898-7238.