Schaumburg Youth Orchestra

05/26/2026

Jazz camp is filling up fast! The 2nd annual Schaumburg Youth Jazz Orchestra Summer Intensive kicks off June 22. High school musicians, learn more and register now at prairiecenter.org/jazzcamp!

Jazz Camp starts June 22! 🎺High school musicians are invited to be part the Schaumburg Youth Jazz Orchestra Summer Intensive, a fast-paced program designed to expand your skills, deepen your understanding of jazz history and culture, and connect you with fellow young musicians from the area. Learn more and register at prairiecenter.org/jazzcamp

05/25/2026

Thank you to the many SYO students and families who helped sell pretzles and snacks this weekend at the Prairie Arts Festival! You raised over $1,500 to help with scholarships, programming, and a pizza party or two! Thanks!

04/29/2026

Spring concert season is here! This Sunday, music fills the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts when SYO's five ensembles perform three concerts highlighting the growth and artistry of our young musicians.

SYO CONCERT SCHEDULE - SUNDAY, MAY 3
Schaumburg Youth String Ensemble & Sinfonia Strings - 1pm
Schaumburg Youth Jazz Orchestra - 3pm
Schaumburg Youth Concert & Symphony Orchestra - 7pm

Tickets for each concert are $9 in advance / $11 at the door for adults and $5 in advance / $7 at the door for ages 18 and under. Order now at prairiecenter.org!

Get your tickets now at prairiecenter.org!

04/17/2026

Jazz Camp starts June 22! 🎺High school musicians are invited to be part the Schaumburg Youth Jazz Orchestra Summer Intensive, a fast-paced program designed to expand your skills, deepen your understanding of jazz history and culture, and connect you with fellow young musicians from the area. Learn more and register at prairiecenter.org/jazzcamp

01/25/2026

SYCO and SYSO rehearsals are canceled today (Sun, Jan 25) due to road and weather conditions.

12/30/2025

Join the Schaumburg Youth Orchestra! Our five orchestras are now accepting student musicians. Check out details about Auditions and Open Rehearsals for Schaumburg's Symphony Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, Symphonia Strings, and String Ensemble!
https://www.prairiecenter.org/young-artists/youth-orchestra

12/21/2025

Wonderful Presto! Holiday Concert tonight at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. Bravo, everyone and Happy Holidays!!!

12/18/2025

Schaumburg Youth Jazz Orchestra's JINGLE BELL SWING tonight. Great concert, everyone!

12/10/2025

Schaumburg Youth Sinfonia Strings (Mark Hamada, director) played a beautiful concert at Encore Village tonight. Great job, everyone!

11/21/2025

Former Schaumburg Youth Orchestra students are doing big things! Catch Harpist and Pianist Miriam Kessler on December 21 and Cellist Anita Graef on January 11 performing at the historic Schweikher House.

Tickets can be found at schweikherhouse.org/events