Youth Orchestra
Youth Orchestra serves students who have studied their instrument for a minimum of six years and have no less than five years of ensemble/orchestral experience (There are some exceptions for woodwind, brass and percussion students). All Youth Orchestra members must actively attend weekly private lessons and demonstrate advanced skills and technique, including proficient sight-reading abilities. Students must be in the 8th grade or above to participate in this ensemble. This ensemble offers a limited number of seats, making it highly competitive to enroll.
Average Age Range: 14-18
Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra serves students who have studied a string instrument for a minimum of four years and have no less than three years of ensemble/orchestral experience. All Chamber Orchestra members must actively attend weekly private lessons, work on advanced string repertoire and have advanced sight-reading abilities. Students must be in the 6th grade or above to participate in this ensemble. This ensemble offers a limited number of seats, making it highly competitive to enroll.
Average Age Range: 13-18
Sinfonia Orchestra
Sinfonia Orchestra serves students who have studied a string instrument for a minimum of three years and have no less than three years of ensemble/orchestral experience. All Sinfonia Orchestra members must actively attend weekly private lessons, possess a confident and effective set up, and have strong sight-reading abilities. Students must be in the 5th grade or above to participate in this ensemble.
Average Age Range: 11-18
Philharmonia Orchestra
Philharmonia Orchestra serves students who have studied a string instrument a minimum of two years and have no less than one year of ensemble/orchestral experience. All Philharmonia Orchestra members are advised to take private lessons, possess a good set up and technique, and demonstrate fair sight-read abilities.
Average Age Range: 8-16
Preludium Orchestra
Preludium Orchestra serves students who have studied a string instrument a minimum of two years. Some ensemble/orchestral experience is preferred, but not required. All Preludium Orchestra members are advised to take private lessons, possess a good set up and technique, and demonstrate basic sight-read abilities.
Average Age Range: 6-14
Junior Orchestra
Junior Orchestra serves beginning students. No ensemble/orchestral experience is required. All Junior Orchestra members are advised to take private lessons, be able to recognize notes, and have basic set up and technique. This ensemble focuses on improving music literacy and instrumental proficiency.
Minimum Age: 6
For more information on the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association, contact Kathy Hart.
