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The Norwalk Youth Symphony's purpose is to enrich the lives of young people within a musical community.

We provide the finest possible training, practice and performance opportunities, enabling our students to learn, share and enjoy the power of music.

06/07/2026

We are here. Tickets available at the Carnegie Hall box office for our 2 pm concert

05/23/2026

Join us in congratulating the Class of 2026! We are so proud of each and every one of you and wish you all the best on your college journeys. Thank you for bringing your talent, passion, and music to NYS every Sunday, it has meant so much to our community. 🎶🎓🌹

05/04/2026

Join us for our 70th Anniversary Concert Finale this Sunday, May 10! 🎻🎶

Experience the power and excitement of the Norwalk Youth Symphony as over 200 NYS musicians take the stage for a spectacular performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”

At just 14 years old, Principal Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner Mia Jung-Pitkin will make her debut as a soloist with the Norwalk Youth Symphony, performing the first movement of Vieuxtemps’ Violin Concerto No. 5!

This is a celebration you won’t want to miss—bring your mother and loved ones!

📆 Sunday, May 10 | 3PM
📍 Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT
🎟 Tickets: $20 Adults | $10 Students & Seniors (available at the door)

04/24/2026

: “I'm Mia. I'm 14 years old. I started playing violin when I was five, almost six, and I joined NYS in the middle of COVID, when I was in 4th grade. When I got the news that I was the Principal Orchestra Concerto Competition winner I was surprised. I didn't expect to win at all. I think I did well, but I think I could have done better. I think you can always do better.

“Before I play in an audition, I just try to not overthink it because if I don't overthink it, then I don't get super nervous. I just think, I'll go on there and try my best. Whatever happens, happens. If I mess up, it'll be okay. I just try to go out there and have fun. I did feel comfortable playing on the stage where I rehearse with NYS every week. It's really great that my dad could accompany me on the piano for my audition. I'm really lucky.

“I started learning my audition piece this past summer at Bowdoin International Music Festival in Maine. The teacher I was working with there thought that Vieuxtemps’ Violin Concerto No. 5 would be a really good fit and suit the style I play. In the summer, I was definitely practicing more. I would try four-plus hours a day, but during the school year when I have more homework, I try to aim for two hours on the weekdays and a little more on the weekends.

“It's been months since I started learning this piece, so I've worked a bunch on it. At this stage, it's just about trying to polish it, add character, and make the audience feel the music. I just want the audience to have fun. It'll be fun for me as well to play with the orchestra and have my friends playing next to me.”

– Mia, NYS musician since 2021 and a freshman at Staples High School

Come see Mia make her debut with the Norwalk Youth Symphony's Principal Orchestra on Sunday, May 10 at 3pm at Norwalk Concert Hall.

04/21/2026

This past Sunday, the NYS Youth Committee hosted a Cultural Food Exchange and it was a huge success! 🌍😋🍽

Musicians shared snacks and treats from their cultural backgrounds and traditions. We enjoyed foods from Thailand, Ireland, Palestine, India, Poland, and more. Thank you to everyone who brought something to share!

Music brings us together and so does food. 💛

04/14/2026

Senior Dinner 2026! 🍽️❤️

A few weeks ago, we celebrated our seniors with our annual Senior Dinner at Rizzuto’s in Westport. We’re incredibly proud of this group and grateful for the chance to gather together.

04/07/2026

Calling all young musicians! Thinking about joining the Norwalk Youth Symphony? This is your chance! 🎻🎶🎺

Join us for our OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, April 26, at Norwalk City Hall.

Meet our amazing conductors, explore our orchestras and ensembles, and learn about exciting performance opportunities, from Carnegie Hall (June 2026), France (June 2026), and Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox, MA (June 2027)!

Grades 4–12 welcome!

Scholarships are available!

✅ RSVP required: https://www.norwalkyouthsymphony.org/nys-open-house

Questions? Email: [email protected]

04/01/2026

Congrats to our NYS musicians who were selected to participate in the Connecticut Music Educators Association's All State Festival over the weekend! 🎻👏

Address

71 East Avenue Ste N
Norwalk, CT
06851

Website

http://www.norwalkyouthsymphony.org/

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