Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra

12/18/2025

Our youth orchestra galloping through von Suppé’s Light Cavalry Overture. 🐎 ✨

10/01/2025

09/01/2025

07/08/2025

🎶 Dana Instrumental Alumni — we want you back on stage with us! 🎺🎷🥁

Join us for the Dana Alumni Wind Ensemble this October 4–5, culminating in a special performance at Powers Auditorium.

Reconnect. Make music. Celebrate Dana.

🎟️ Register now at the link below.

https://forms.gle/2fj2b9X4pFT8r4u76

We can’t wait to see you!

05/27/2025

🚨 Young Maestro Alert! 🚨

Here’s Colin, a member of our youth orchestra, conducting The Imperial March by John Williams after winning our conducting competition! 💥

With skill, confidence, and a whole lot of heart, Colin took the podium and brought the Force with him.

Maybe this can be YOU someday… 🎼✨

05/24/2025

Join us!

YSU Summer Music CampsJune 8-13, 2025AGES: 13-18Join our world-class faculty and be inspired during a week-long camp filled with outstanding musical experiences!In addition to rehearsing and performing on your instrument or voice, enhance your musicianship by choosing from the following exciting...

05/15/2025

🎼 Calling all composers! 🎼�

The Dana School of Music and YSU Bands proudly announce the annual Dr. Stephen L. Gage Memorial Composition Contest — honoring a legendary educator and conductor who shaped generations of musicians.

✅ Grade 4–5 wind ensemble�
✅ 5–8 minutes (max 10)�
✅ Winning piece performed & recorded by the YSU Wind Ensemble in April 2026

Submissions now open!�

Questions? Email Dr. Michael Butler at [email protected]

05/09/2025

🎻 Join the YSU Youth Orchestra for the 2025–26 Season! 🎶

We're gearing up for an incredible year of music, learning, and collaboration—and we want you to be part of it!

🎟️ Early Registration Discount:
Students who submit their registration and audition materials by June 1 will receive a $25 discount if accepted into the program.

Don’t miss your chance to make great music, meet fellow young musicians, and be part of something special. We’re planning an exciting season you won’t want to miss!

Registration link is below.
https://forms.gle/sXM1kt6YTaxGjLXr5