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Making a musical impact with the youth of the South Plains since 1988 | A program of Lubbock Symphony Orchestra 🎶

08/19/2026

We had a great time with Maestro Cho this past weekend at the first LYO rehearsal of the season! Reminder - LYO students can redeem complimentary tickets to Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concerts!

05/12/2026

Congratulations to the LYO graduating class of 2026! We are so thankful for your dedication to our orchestras over the years, and we can't wait to see what you achieve in the future. 🎶🎉

04/16/2026

Music Students! Want to take your musicianship to the next level? Register for an LYO 2026-27 season audition! The first audition opportunity for new and returning students will be on April 26 at the Lubbock Symphony Office (601 Ave. K). View audition materials and complete the registration process at https://lubbockyouthorchestras.org/audition-information 🎶

04/02/2026

NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS - Auditions for the 2026-27 LYO Season will take place on April 26, June 13, and July 12, 2026 at the Lubbock Symphony Office (601 Ave. K, Lubbock, TX 79401). Find your audition materials and register at https://lubbockyouthorchestras.org/audition-information. The registration fee is $25, and you will receive the link to sign-up for an audition time after you have completed the registration process. We can't wait to start another great season! 🎶

03/28/2026

KBYG: TOMORROW, MARCH 28: Echos of the New World, Music that spans generations!

The program begins with Florence Price’s Symphony No. 1, a groundbreaking work blending lush orchestration with the rich melodies of African American spirituals. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” follows with nostalgic themes of American folk music. The program concludes with the Lubbock Youth Orchestras playing the iconic theme from the TV Series Yellowstone, and Pirates of the Caribbean!

Tickets are still available at
lubbocksymphony.org/echos-of-the-new-world or at The Buddy Holly Hall box office before the performance!

This performance is made possible thanks to the Texas Tech University Office of President, J.T. & Margret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, and the School of Music.

This performance is also made possible in part through The CH Foundation; Helen Jones Foundation, Inc., The Lubbock Symphony Guild; the Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts; anda grant from the City of Lubbock, as reommendetby Civic Lubbock, Inc.

03/17/2026

Thank you, Mighty Wash, for your partnership with LYO! With their support, we’re able to present spectacular afternoons of music that showcase the next generation of orchestral talent.

And thanks to Mighty Wash, supporting LYO can be as simple as getting your car washed. Use the link in our comments to book a $12 car wash, and 50% of the proceeds will go directly to LYO. 🚗

03/03/2026

Huge thank you to Mighty Wash for partnering with us on our Lubbock Youth Orchestras concert this past weekend!

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02/12/2026

FREE CONCERT: Iconic music from movies, epic composers, and an exciting original piece by a talented LYO student composer! Join us on March 1 at 4 p.m. in the Civic Center auditorium for the LYO Spring Program, with a special send-off for our graduating seniors. Come hear their talent before they BLAST OFF into their next phase of life! 🚀🎵

This performance is made possible in part through The CH Foundation; Helen Jones Foundation, Inc.; The Lubbock Symphony Guild; the Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts; and a grant from the City of Lubbock, as recommended by Civic Lubbock, Inc.

11/18/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Zhao on winning the 2025 LYO Concerto Competition! 🎉 Kevin was one of 11 students to compete for the chance to perform a concerto at the LYO Spring Concert. Kevin is a talented violinist and senior at Lubbock High School. Don't miss out on his performance of Zigeunerweisen, op. 20 by Sarasute in 2026! 🎻🎶

11/13/2025

Come see outstanding solo performances! 11 LYO Students compete for the title of "Best Concerto Performance" this Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 PM in the Talkington SYWL Auditorium. Entry is free!

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