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 Auditions - Sunday, April 28, 2024

Prelude Auditions - Sunday, May 5, 2024

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


Symphony Conductor

Joshua Miller


Prelude Conductor

Our 2024 - 25 Season is sponsored by

We are grateful to all of the individuals, companies, businesses, and public funders who support the work of the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Thank you to all of the many supporters listed above, and to those who prefer to remain anonymous.

If you or your organization would like to join our team of sponsors for this season, get in touch with our Education Manager, Hannah Simpson or simply click the button below!