Metropolitan Youth Orchestra

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Metropolitan Youth Orchestra MYO is a youth and family development program of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. This page is managed by the Learning Community of the ISO.

The program is designed to use the life skills learned in music instruction to engage youth in activities that discourage at-risk behaviors and keep them committed to staying in school.

We are so excited that our director Krystle Ford will be featured in the 2026 Marilyn K. Glick Women’s Enrichment Series...
07/27/2026

We are so excited that our director Krystle Ford will be featured in the 2026 Marilyn K. Glick Women’s Enrichment Series, moderated by colleague and ISO Marketing Director Luz Flores on August 20!

This powerful series creates space for women to share their stories, build meaningful connections, and inspire positive change. Come check out this engaging and uplifting conversation. The evening will start with a special mother/daughter harp performance!

Tickets are available now: https://bit.ly/2026WomensEnrichment

07/21/2026
07/06/2026

🎻 We’re hiring! 🎻

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, a youth and family development program of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, is seeking part-time Youth Development Artists for cello, violin and viola as well as a full-time Youth Development Artist (YoDA) to join our team.
This role is for dynamic string educators who believe music can do more than build strong musicians — it can build confidence, discipline, leadership, belonging, and lifelong skills.
The Youth Development Artist will teach private and small-group string lessons, support orchestra rehearsals, mentor students, engage with families, assist with concerts and events, and help strengthen MYO’s life-skills-centered curriculum.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about youth development, culturally responsive teaching, student mentorship, and creating a positive, encouraging learning environment for young musicians and their families.
Interested candidates should submit a resume/CV, cover letter with teaching philosophy statement, and optional teaching or performance video links to [email protected].

Learn more and apply through the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra employment page. Just scroll down to the MYO section and click on the job description.
https://www.indianapolissymphony.org/about/employment/

What an amazing 30th Anniversary celebration concert!  Check out the recording here:
05/09/2026

What an amazing 30th Anniversary celebration concert! Check out the recording here:

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04/25/2026
01/28/2026

Lessons resume today! Be safe out there!

01/27/2026

Many schools/after school activities have been canceled under a Marion county travel watch, we have also decided that all MYO lessons and rehearsals will be canceled for today, January 27, 2026. We are hoping to resume regularly scheduled lessons tomorrow.

01/26/2026

No lessons today! We will continue to monitor road conditions and will send an update tomorrow morning for Tuesday rehearsals. Happy practicing!

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Indianapolis, IN
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