Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra

Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra The New Bedford Symphony Youth Orchestra program was established in 2008 under the auspices of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra. Grace

Since 2008, the New Bedford Symphony Youth Orchestras (NBSYO) have been bringing together talented young musicians from across the Southeastern Massachusetts region to participate in an educational and artistic experience in a full orchestra setting. Membership in the NBSYO is open to students of grade school age through age 21. The NBSYO organization is made up of five orchestras, with students p

laced into the appropriate ensemble by audition. Membership and seating assignments are not automatically renewed, and students must audition for placement at the beginning of each season. All NBSYO musicians must be members in good standing in their school instrumental music programs. The NBSYO season runs from September to May, with four scheduled concerts, including a side-by-side performance with the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra in December. Other performance opportunities include chamber music performances at community events throughout the year, as well as performances at NBSYO functions. To learn more about our program, please feel free to explore our website, view our brochure, or contact NBSYO Coordinator Emily K.

NBSO makes the list!!
04/11/2026

NBSO makes the list!!

It's April! Time for daffodils and other bright things like bonfires at the vineyard, music in all different places, and activities from paddling and mahjong.

04/09/2026
**Join the music this summer with SEMAYO!**Looking for a place to grow as a musician *and* have an unforgettable week? *...
04/06/2026

**Join the music this summer with SEMAYO!**

Looking for a place to grow as a musician *and* have an unforgettable week? **SEMAYO Summer Camp** is open to **string, wind, and percussion students (grades 6+)**—and we’d love to have you.

Spend the week playing in ensembles, learning from experienced instructors, and making new friends who love music just as much as you do. From rehearsals and masterclasses to outdoor games and fun activities, it’s the perfect mix of serious music-making and summer energy.

📅 August 3–7
📍 UMass Dartmouth CVPA
🎶 All experience levels welcome

👉 Ready to be part of it? Register now at **semayo.org**

Meet Rowan, a trombone player in our Debut Orchestra at SEMAYO!Rowan has been playing since 5th grade and joined SEMAYO ...
04/04/2026

Meet Rowan, a trombone player in our Debut Orchestra at SEMAYO!

Rowan has been playing since 5th grade and joined SEMAYO at summer camp last year—he’s been enjoying every minute of it ever since. We love seeing young musicians grow in confidence, skill, and enthusiasm through ensemble playing.

Keep up the great work, Rowan! 👏

🎻 Our newest musicians are getting started!This week we launched our Beginner Strings Group Class, where students are le...
03/14/2026

🎻 Our newest musicians are getting started!
This week we launched our Beginner Strings Group Class, where students are learning the fundamentals of bowing, tone, and ensemble playing together. Watching these young musicians take their first steps in orchestral playing is what SEMAYO is all about.

Every great orchestra starts with the first note. 🎶

Things SEMAYO families get for this concert✅ Special rates on tickets✅ Walking tour of The Z✅ Pre-concert talk with Maes...
03/12/2026

Things SEMAYO families get for this concert

✅ Special rates on tickets
✅ Walking tour of The Z
✅ Pre-concert talk with Maestro Dinur and soloist Yeh
✅ Exclusive reserved seating area

Get your tickets now!! https://www.zeiterion.org/events/nbso-boldness-unbound

Coming to Boldness Unbound Saturday night at the Zeiterion New Bedford? Join us in the Speakeasy anytime between 6:30 and 7:25 PM! Capacity is limited in this fun space, so please pre-register. It's free to get your name on the list! Then you can enjoy a bourbon flight, wine sampling, or a beer while relaxing and mingling with friends. See you there!
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A great day of music from our SEMAYO musicians! 🎻🎶Today’s concert featured performances from each of our ensembles and o...
03/08/2026

A great day of music from our SEMAYO musicians! 🎻🎶

Today’s concert featured performances from each of our ensembles and our annual concerto competition winner Jordan. It was wonderful to hear the hard work from this semester come to life on stage. From the first notes to the final bow, our students showed focus, teamwork, and a real love of making music together.

And of course, the final photo says it all — instruments packed up, stands folded, proud smiles, and another concert in the books. Moments like these are what youth orchestra is all about.

Thank you to our students, families, and supporters for being part of today’s performance. We’re already looking forward to the next one in May!

Plan ahead!New Bedford may have roads closed and detours setup for the half marathon, and the clocks are changing too! ...
03/08/2026

Plan ahead!

New Bedford may have roads closed and detours setup for the half marathon, and the clocks are changing too!

03/06/2026

Meet Jordan! Music Performance major at UMass Dartmouth. Come see him perform this Sunday at our concert - Keith Middle School 3pm! He will be performing Seitz’s Student Concerto No. 3, Op. 12 in g minor.

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