
Play with the best.
The Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is where talented young musicians expand their symphonic knowledge and participate in high-quality performances with dynamic conductors.

Here’s your chance.
Symphony and Prelude Audition Date:
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Testimonials
“The Youth Orchestra has been a great addition to my students’ musical journeys.”
— Arlyn Mills, Orchestra Director at Dorman High School
“The SPYO gives my students a challenging and supportive place to share their musical talents.”
— Kathy Foster, Cellist and Private Teacher
“The SPYO provides our students with leadership opportunities beyond the school.”
— Margaret Peach, Principal of McCracken Middle School
“This orchestra has definitely taken me out of my own little bubble. I saw the way my peers and I improved with every song that we played.“
— Judith Cholak, Violin, SPYO
“I am immensely grateful for all the opportunities SPYO has
provided me to expand my boundaries as a musician.”
— Divya Srijay, Cello, SPYO
“The Spartanburg Youth symphony is such a high caliber group and I knew that as a good player myself, if I could work up to that high caliber as well, we could put on a really good performance.”
— Connor Bruce, Trumpet, SPYO
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Conductors
Susan Wines
Music Director and Symphony Conductor
Joshua Miller
Prelude Conductor