Concert Orchestra is a preparatory orchestral experience intended for students who may be new to or have limited ensemble experiences. Placement in the orchestra is by audition.
Participation in the Concert Orchestra is not intended to replace school or private music lessons. Students are expected to continue to take weekly private lessons and participate in their school ensembles.
Rehearsals & Concerts
Concert Orchestra rehearsals occur on Sundays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. from September through May, with time off for traditional school holidays. Typically the orchestra rehearses in Lilly Hall on the campus of Butler University. Concert Orchestra participates in four concerts per year as part of the New World Youth Orchestras concert series.
Repertoire
Sample repertoire:
Blue Danube Waltz
Strauss (arr. R. Longfield)
Allegro Giocoso from Symphony No. 4, Op. 98
Brahms (arr. D. Monday)
Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48
Tchaikovsky (arr. E. Del Borgo and B. Chase)
Sectionals
Guest clinicians and master class coaches, who are
respected private and school teachers from the central
Indiana area work with the students throughout the year.
Tuition
This is a tuition-based organization. Click
here to read more about our rates. Limited scholarships are available in cases of financial need. To read more about financial aid opportunities, see the tuition page.
Apply
To download an application and to learn more about application procedures, click
here. To find more information about the New World Youth Orchestras, and Concert Orchestra, please see visit the rest of our website at www.nwyso.org or contact Executive Director Ruth Wolff at wolff@nwyso.org. Please mail your application and $30 application fee to:
New World Youth Orchestras
Symphony Centre
32 E. Washington Street
Suite 950
Indianapolis, IN 46204
