Upcoming
Events

SPYO Spring Concert
Welcome the arrival of spring with our Youth Orchestra at our Spring Concert, where blossoming talent meets musical mastery. Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of melodies that celebrate renewal and vitality, performed by our dedicated young musicians. From classical favorites to contemporary delights, experience the essence of spring through a captivating repertoire that resonates with joy and inspiration.

SPYO Winter Concert
Embrace the magic of the season at our Winter Concert, where the warmth of music fills the air with joy and wonder. Join us for an enchanting evening as our talented Youth Orchestra serenades you with melodies that capture the spirit of the holidays and the beauty of winter.

SPYO Fall Concert
Experience the vibrant energy and exquisite talent of our Youth Orchestra at our Fall Concert. Delight in an evening of mesmerizing performances as our young musicians showcase their dedication and passion, bringing to life a diverse repertoire that promises to captivate and inspire

Spring Concert
Flowers, blue skies, showers, and cool nights are what Spring is all about. Celebrate the culmination of this year’s progress at the season finale of the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s 5th season! Featuring our second Concerto Competition winner, this concert showcases the success of our journey together, and it's a concert you simply cannot miss!
Dress Rehearsal #3
1:15 PM
On Stage
Warm-up, tuning, and dress rehearsal
1:15 PM
Lawson Recital Hall
Warm-up, tuning, and dress rehearsal
Twichell Auditorium: The Concert will be held in Twichell Auditorium. Students only will enter through the Lawson Academy entrance #33 at the back of the parking lot. Please arrive at 1:15 for warm-up, tuning and dress rehearsal. All students are expected to stay for the entire concert.
Parking is general, free, and available in the Twichell and Fairview lots both located on North Fairview Avenue.
Rehearsal #8 (Spring Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #7 (Spring Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #6 (Spring Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #5 (Spring Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #4 (Spring Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #3 (Spring Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #2 (Spring Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #1 (Spring Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.

Winter Concert
Cold weather and chilly winds have taken over, but the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is ready to warm your hearts with an amazing array of sounds and music. Share in our delight as we present our second concert this season featuring a beautiful solo from our first Concerto Competition winner. It's the perfect time to cozy up with some amazing live music!
Dress Rehearsal #2
1:15 PM
On Stage
Warm-up, tuning, and dress rehearsal
1:15 PM
Lawson Recital Hall
Warm-up, tuning, and dress rehearsal
Twichell Auditorium: The Concert will be held in Twichell Auditorium. Students only will enter through the Lawson Academy entrance #33 at the back of the parking lot. Please arrive at 1:15 for warm-up, tuning and dress rehearsal. All students are expected to stay for the entire concert.
Parking is general, free, and available in the Twichell and Fairview lots both located on North Fairview Avenue.
Rehearsal #8 (Winter Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #7 (Winter Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #6 (Winter Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #5 (Winter Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #4 (Winter Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #3 (Winter Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #2 (Winter Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #1 (Winter Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.

Fall Concert
Fall is upon us, and our young musicians are prepared and excited to take the stage for the debut of their 5th season. Be blown away by their talent and witness the excellence of our community's youth. Experience the beautiful range of style, expression, and emotion you've come to love from our Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra!
Dress Rehearsal #1
1:15 PM
On Stage
Warm-up, tuning, and dress rehearsal
1:15 PM
Lawson Recital Hall
Warm-up, tuning, and dress rehearsal
Twichell Auditorium: The Concert will be held in Twichell Auditorium. Students only will enter through the Lawson Academy entrance #33 at the back of the parking lot. Please arrive at 1:15 for warm-up, tuning and dress rehearsal. All students are expected to stay for the entire concert.
Parking is general, free, and available in the Twichell and Fairview lots both located on North Fairview Avenue.
Rehearsal #9 (Fall Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #8 (Fall Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #7 (Fall Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #6 (Fall Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #5 (Fall Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.
Rehearsal #4 (Fall Concert)
1:30 - 3:30 PM
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall: the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses in the Mayfarth Rehearsal Hall located on the lower floor of the Blackman Music Building at Converse University.
Parking is available in the lot off of Fairview Ave (#23 below). To enter the building, go through the breezeway of the Milliken Fine Arts Building (#22 below) and straight through the double glass doors into the upper lobby. Take the stairs located in the center of the upper lobby to the lower floor. Mayfarth will then be on the left of the lower lobby.