South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras

06/16/2026

Be part of music history with us! 🎬🎻

Join SBYSO Summer Camp students for the second and final world premiere performance in The Sounds of a New Nation.

Continuing the story from Thursday's concert, students will perform Rob Lane's score to HBO's John Adams live while Episode Two is projected on screen, creating a one-of-a-kind film concert experience. Together, these performances mark the world premiere of the music in a live film-concert setting. ✨

📅 Friday, June 19th @ 5:00 PM
📍 O'Laughlin Auditorium, Saint Mary's College
🎟️ Free & open to the public

Don't miss the exciting conclusion to this unique musical journey through America's founding era. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸🎶

SBYSO thanks Yatish and Joan Joshi and Indiana Trust Wealth Management for their generous support as our 2025-26 season sponsors.

Interested in joining SBYSO? Auditions for the 2026-27 season are coming soon! For more information, email [email protected] or text 574-302-5900.

06/15/2026

Be part of music history with us! 🎬🎻

Join SBYSO Summer Camp students for the first of two world premiere performances in The Sounds of a New Nation.

Students will perform Rob Lane's score to HBO's John Adams live while Episode One is projected on screen, creating a one-of-a-kind film concert experience. This marks the world premiere of the music in a live film-concert setting. ✨

📅 Thursday, June 18th @ 5:00 PM
📍 O'Laughlin Auditorium, Saint Mary's College
🎟️ Free & open to the public

Come celebrate an unforgettable week of music, learning, and performance with our talented young musicians. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸🎶

SBYSO thanks Yatish and Joan Joshi and Indiana Trust Wealth Management for their generous support as our 2025-26 season sponsors.

Interested in joining SBYSO? Auditions for the 2026-27 season are coming soon! For more information, email [email protected] or text 574-302-5900.

06/12/2026

Travel back in time with us! 🎻

Join David & Ginger Hildebrand for The Sounds of a New Nation, a fascinating lecture-recital exploring the music of Revolutionary America through authentic instruments, stories, and live performance.

📅 June 15th, 2026
🎤 Lecture: 2:45–3:45 PM
🎵 Performance: 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts at Saint Mary's College
✨ Free & open to the public

A special event presented as part of SBYSO's Summer Orchestra Camp. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸🎶

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04/30/2026

Come see the WORLD PREMIERE of "The Music of Bon Jovi" 🎸🎻

Check out The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras take on the iconic music of Bon Jovi in a world premiere symphonic rock experience! Featuring international vocalist MiG Ayesa and a full band live on stage!

Bon Jovi fans do NOT want to miss this!

Music Director Dr. Robert Boardman (the doctor of rock!) even stopped by WNDU to talk about the concert and what audiences can expect, check out his interview in this video!

📍 May 3 at 4pm | DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

🎟 Don’t miss it! Tickets here: https://performingarts.nd.edu/event/19361/sbyso-the-music-of-bon-jovi-with-windborne-music/

04/24/2026

🎸 Join us for "The Music of Bon Jovi" — a world premiere rock symphony experience 🔥

The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra is taking on the legendary hits of Bon Jovi like you’ve never heard them before — joined by Windborne Music and international rock vocalist MiG Ayesa for a full-scale, high-energy production where orchestra and band share the spotlight!

🎶 This is NOT your typical show. It’s a powerful symphonic rock collaboration, performed live at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center — and SBYSO is the first orchestra ever to bring this show to life on stage!

🎤 Hear MiG break it down in this video — then grab your tickets and be part of something unforgettable.

Tickets Here: https://shorturl.at/OJin4

📅 May 3

🎟️ Tickets are going fast!

Don’t miss the night where rock meets orchestra… and history gets made. ⚡

12/02/2025

Today's the day--Giving Tuesday! Support 's mission to educate, inspire, and enrich our community through music by making a donation. We are grateful to our community for all they do to support our students, our music, and our mission. Make your donation of support today!

11/19/2025

Giving Tuesday is December 2! Support South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras' mission to educate, inspire, and enrich young musicians and our community through music. Learn more here:
https://sbyso.networkforgood.com/projects/247418-sbyso-annual-campaign

Thank you for your support.

10/24/2025

Don't miss an opportunity to see the fabulous The Euclid Quartet perform! Euclid is the Quartet in Residence at Indiana University South Bend. Details below!

10/16/2025

Congratulations Austin! Come see him perform with us on November 9 at Andrews University, Howard Performing Arts Center!

The only known cello by Pietro Guarneri of Mantua has been loaned to the principal cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Austin Huntington. Congratulations! 🎉

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09/05/2025

Attention, Michiana double bass players!

SBYSO is looking for more double bass students to join our 25-26 season! Join our Concert Orchestra or Symphony Orchestra to perform inspiring orchestral repertoire and collaborate with world-renowned artists like cellist Austin Huntington and violinist, Midori!

We are offering 50%+ scholarships for interested students. Need-based tuition assistance is also available. Want to know more? https://sbyso.org/join.
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