Indianapolis Youth Orchestra

06/01/2026

⏰ Don't miss your chance to save!

Apply to the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra by June 15 at 11:59 PM and save $10 on your application fee. Beginning June 16, application fees will increase.

🎻 Summer applications remain open through July 15 at 11:59 PM, but why wait and pay more?
Join hundreds of student musicians from across central Indiana for an unforgettable season of music, growth, and friendship.

📅 Early application deadline: June 15, 11:59 PM
📅 Final summer application deadline: July 15, 11:59 PM

Apply today and secure your spot for the 2026–2027 season!

05/12/2026

On Sunday, we celebrated not only an incredible Season Finale, but also the final IYO performance for our graduating seniors.

These students have shared their talent, leadership, dedication, and love of music with our organization for several years, and we could not be more proud of all they have accomplished. Watching them take the stage one final time as IYO musicians was both joyful and emotional.

Thank you, seniors, for the countless rehearsals, concerts, memories, and impact you have made on the IYO family. We cannot wait to see all the amazing things ahead for each of you.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎶

05/01/2026

🎶 Auditions Are Now Open! 🎶

The Indianapolis Youth Orchestra is excited to announce that auditions are officially open! This is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to grow, perform, and be part of an inspiring musical community.

Whether you're looking to challenge yourself, make new friends, or take your playing to the next level, we’d love to hear you!

👉 For audition details and how to apply, visit: https://indianapolisyouthorchestra.org/auditions

Don’t miss your chance to join something extraordinary—audition today! 🎻✨

04/28/2026

🎶 Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra! 🎶
Join us on Sunday, May 10 at 5:00 PM at the beautiful Hilbert Circle Theatre for an unforgettable evening of music featuring all four IYO ensembles: Prelude, Concert, Philharmonic, and Symphony Orchestra.

This special concert will also showcase two outstanding soloists:
✨ Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner, Kirill Chesnichenko
✨ Young Artist Competition Senior Division Winner, Alina Sukolina

As we close another incredible season, we will also recognize our graduating seniors during their final performance with the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra. ❤️🎓
Spend your Mother’s Day surrounded by extraordinary music, inspiring young artists, and a celebration of community. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you!
📍 5:00 PM — Sunday, May 10
📍 Hilbert Circle Theatre

04/26/2026

🎶 What an incredible day with the IYO! 🎶
We were honored to welcome several for a special side-by-side rehearsal today. Playing alongside these talented professionals was an inspiring experience our students won’t forget anytime soon.
We are so grateful for their time, mentorship, and artistry—thank you for sharing your music with us and helping our young musicians grow! 💙🎻

04/11/2026

Huge thanks to for having the IYO String Quartet at Music Fest! Already counting down to the next Music Fest!

04/07/2026

04/04/2026

Way to go Finnan!!!

Keller Concerto Competition winner- Finnan White!

Finnan White, principal oboist of the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra since 2023, has played in
various ensembles, including the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra, the Wabash Valley Youth
Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Side by Side Program, the Classical Hugs Festival Orchestra, and has previously won the Lorée Oboe competition at Miami Unversity in 2023 and 2024, and the Wabash Valley Youth Symphony Concerto Competition in 2024 playing the first movement of Mozart’s Oboe concerto.

Finnan has been playing for 7 years and is currently a senior at West Lafayette High
School. He studies locally with Jan Applegate and in Indianapolis with Pam Ajango of Butler
University. He plans to study oboe performance at university.

Come hear Finnan perform Richard Strauss’ Concerto for oboe next Saturday, April 11th at 7:30pm in the .

03/27/2026

🎉 Up Next: Basile Opera Center Music Fest - FREE EVENT - here's the day one schedule!

We’re opening the doors for a FREE weekend of music, dance, and creativity at the Basile Opera Center.

Expect:
🎭 Live performances
💃 Interactive dance classes
🎻 Student musicians
📚 A community book fair
🎶 Hands-on music experiences..and more!

This is what community arts should feel like—accessible, engaging, and fun.

Sign up now FOR FREE at this link: indyopera.org/musicfest.html

01/25/2026

❄️ Rehearsal Canceled ❄️
Due to the current winter storm and the large number of our musicians who are student drivers, tomorrow’s rehearsal is canceled to prioritize the safety of our students and families.
With a little extra time on your hands, don’t forget to grab tickets for our concert on Sunday, February 1 at 5:00 pm at the Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel! The performance will feature all four of our orchestras, along with Michelle Cann, American Piano Awards Christel DeHaan Artistic Partner.
🎟️ Get tickets here:
👉 https://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2526/rental/indianapolis-youth-orchestra/
Tickets will also be available at the door.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you soon! 🎶❄️