Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays from the WSYO!

We are preparing for our Spring Semester, and there are a few spots open in our wind and string sections for audition. The following instruments will be auditioned:

Oboe
Bassoon
Trumpet
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Auditions will be held at Wheeling Park High School on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Please follow the links below to find audition materials, and to sign up for an audition.

Audition Materials:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1krTrb0iQ22z1w5ixlBA1DOli5pZaJMFJ

Audition Sign-Up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g_z8_N91UuacEMXSOpuX5nGqaIP_7HPYL4TEY5OqHNA/edit?usp=drivesdk

Please send us a message if you have any questions, or reach out to our music director through email, [email protected]

Complete this form to schedule your audition for the WSYO on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Auditions for the spring are held in the Wheeling Park High School music department, located at 1976 Park View Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. Select the earliest time you are available.

10/25/2025

This morning we had our first ever WSO Academy Day. Students got to spend their morning with Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s principal string players. They worked on audition materials for WV All-State, scales, etudes, and other fun techniques! We ended the morning with a Q/A Session on The Life of a Professional Musician.

Thank you to all who made today possible!

08/14/2025

Get ready! Our 2025–2026 WSYO season is packed with can’t-miss opportunities! From mentor sessions and Academy Days with WSO musicians, to open WSO rehearsals, guest appearances by Maestro Devlin, and countless other memorable experiences, this year promises to be one of our best yet.

If you are interested in auditioning for the WSYO, please see the links below for sign up instructions and audition materials.

For the 2025-2026 season, the Philharmonic will be the only ensemble offered. Students who were not previously in Philharmonic must audition. For the Fall Semester, WSYO will only be accepting string students. Winds and percussion will be needed in the Spring.

Sign Up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaf1AkTTbobRm5Ohdxhj0_ADwQ4Jp6itguqMNlgNxkSsz2vw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113724714369245272921

Audition Materials:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2k2kBIr-8GdBqQbnwowOr6vXjehZC3u/view?usp=drive_linkky

Use this form to sign up for an audition location and time. You will receive an email confirmation from Mr. Hancher when your audition is successfully scheduled. Students not previously in the WSYO Philharmonic MUST audition to be a part of the ensemble. For the Fall season, WSYO is only accepting s...

03/03/2021

04/24/2020

Mr. Podolski will be on Zoom this Tuesday at 7 p.m.! We would love to hear what you’ve been up to. If you didn’t receive the link via email, please send us a private message on here. We can’t wait to see everyone!

03/30/2020

Don't forget to login to Google Hangouts tonight at 7:00pm for a Q&A with our Music Director, John Devlin!

We've extended the deadline to submit questions until 3:00pm, so if you have any last minute questions, be sure to submit them via email to [email protected].

To access this evening's livestream, visit:
https://tinyurl.com/Q-AJohnDevlin

12/23/2019

'Tis the season! The Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra will appear on WTRF 7News-CBS (Channel 7) on Christmas Eve from 7:00-8:00pm as part of the 'Sounds of the Season' broadcast. The performance will also be available for viewing on WTRF’s page and on their website under the 'Living Local' tab. Be sure to tune in and support your local youth orchestra.

11/11/2019

No rehearsal this evening!

Fundraiser orders will be in on November 18. Parent meetings will be held that evening as well.

10/21/2019

Don’t forget to bring your Joe Corbi’s order forms to rehearsal this evening!

10/14/2019

If you did not receive an email this morning regarding tonight’s cancellation, please contact us at [email protected] to be added to the list. Thanks!

10/03/2019

***Edit: please use 8910D as the Organization ID when setting up online.

The WSYO is excited to be working with Joe Corbi’s for a fundraiser. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our young musicians. Catalogs and sales sheets have been distributed at rehearsals. If anyone has not received one, feel free to stop by the WSO office downtown or pick one up at next Monday’s rehearsal. The sale ends October 21, and orders will be delivered during the November 11 rehearsals. Instructions for online ordering are included below. Message us with any questions. There are so many great products to choose from just in time for the holidays. Happy selling!