Surrey Symphony Society

05/09/2026

Will we actually steal the moon? Come to our concert tonight at 7pm at Chandos Pattison Auditorium and find out!

05/08/2026

SYO’s 50TH Anniversary Concert is this Saturday at Chandos Pattison Auditorium from 7 to 9pm! Bring your friends and families and enjoy the music!💕

05/03/2026

come to our concert on may 9th at 7-9 pm at Chandos Pattison auditiorium! link in bio

05/02/2026

✨Meet our 2026 Concerto Competition Winner — Ethan Xia! Ethan is a 14 years old violinist and 5-year SYO member with top awards from Vancouver Kiwanis, VAYA, and Canada West Performing Arts Festival. He’s also a chamber musician (ZEN Trio) and award-winning pianist. Don’t miss Ethan’s performance with SYO at our May 9 - 50th Anniversary Concert!

04/23/2026

Calling all Surrey Youth Orchestra alumni!

Where has your SYO journey taken you? As we celebrate 50 incredible years, we’re reminded of the many stories that began right here…

One of our alumni, Jessy Kim, shares her story with SYO:

"My journey with the Surrey Youth Orchestra began when I was very young, just starting out in the Junior program with my violin. I still remember walking into those early rehearsals feeling both nervous and excited, and being completely drawn in by the sound of the orchestra. There was something so special about being part of something bigger than myself, even at that age.

As I moved through Intermediate and into the Youth Orchestra, it became a place where I truly grew up. What I loved most was playing with my friends. Music became a way for us to communicate beyond words, to share something deeply felt without needing to explain it. It was during this time that I realized this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

That realization stayed with me. I went on to study at the Glenn Gould School and the Yale School of Music, and I am now a member of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra. Looking back, the Youth Orchestra stage felt like a first stepping stone, one that eventually led me to perform on stages like Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall, and many others around the world.

SYO is where everything began for me. It gave me not only a foundation, but also a sense of joy and purpose that continues to guide me. I’m so grateful to have been part of such a meaningful community."

We’d love to hear your story too. Join us for our 50th Anniversary Concert and celebrate together!

04/06/2026

Attendance always matters at rehearsals, which our students love going to! However, attendance at our concert is the most important! Make sure to show up at Chandos Pattison Auditorium on May 9th at 7pm to see our wonderful and orchestra-loving students!

03/29/2026

Thank you to all students who participated in the logo design! The winner of the design contest is Mark Hou, Senior Orchestra. Congratulations Mark!

Runner-ups:
- Chloe Yoo, Senior Orchestra
"In designing the logo, I wanted to make a strong first impression of both music and the Surrey Youth Orchestra (SYO). To achieve this, I combined the letter 'S' with a treble clef, symbolizing both music and the orchestra. The layout of the letters was intentionally designed to resemble music, effectively creating that first impression. I also bolded 'SYO' and '50' to highlight the significance of the orchestra's 50th anniversary."

- Kate Wang, Piccolo Strings
- Melinda Wu, Intermezzo Strings
- Amelia Lai, Intermezzo Strings
- Floria Hu, Intermediate Orchestra

03/25/2026

Wanna see some musicians as cool as Senior Orchestra conductor, Joel Stobbe? Come to our concert on Saturday, May 9th at 7pm at Chandos Pattison Auditorium!

03/16/2026

12/02/2025

SYO poster spotted 👀🎶
Did you know Surrey Libraries has 10 branches across our community? Find our concert poster at Fleetwood, Cloverdale, Guildford, Ocean Park, or Semiahmoo Library.
Take a selfie, post & tag for a chance to win free tickets! 🎁✨Senior Orchestra’s Ashlyn Li & Audrey Li found theirs at Fleetwood Library! 📸❤️