Summerville Orchestra Youth Philharmonic

06/12/2026

Fall auditions are on September 1 & 3. To find the audition requirements and to register, visit our website at www.summervilleorchestra.org/youth/

Don't miss out! We have big things in store for next school year. The Youth Philharmonic will be adding woodwind, brass and percussion sections in January! We look forward to offering a full symphonic experience for our students!

The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) is proud to announce that it has expanded its efforts to collaborate with the education community, specifically through the creation of a brand-new, youth string orchestra program, music advocacy initiatives, and mentorship opportunities. In line with the S.O.’s st...

06/12/2026

What a year of growth! From the fall concert to the Summerville tree lighting, and from adding a separate conductor for the Junior Philharmonic to a strong spring concert and a wonderful side-by-side performance with the Summerville Orchestra - our two youth orchestras accomplished so much, and we are proud of them!

Fall auditions to accept new students are on September 1 & 3. For audition requirements and to register, visit our website at www.summervilleorchestra.org/youth/

04/17/2026

Here’s a concert preview - the Junior & Youth Philharmonic rehearsing “Momentium” together.

04/17/2026

Enjoy some sweet treats after the Youth Philharmonic concert on Sunday! Frios and Kona Ice will be there!

We can’t wait. More details on our site.

04/16/2026

Our youth orchestras' spring showcase is this Sunday! It will be a lively concert featuring selections from the movie "Encanto," and the first movement of Elgar's "Serenade for String Orchestra." You'll also hear a driving contemporary piece titled, "Momentium," and "Rock Riffs," among others.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or here: https://summervilleorchestra.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events

04/09/2026

Our small group of Youth Philharmonic students played their hearts out on the National Anthem at the March Summerville Orchestra concert! To hear the full ensemble perform, come to the "Enchanting Strings" Junior & Youth Philharmonic concert on Sunday, April 19th at 4:00 PM at the Summers Corner Performing Arts Center! Purchase tickets at the door or on our website: https://summervilleorchestra.ludus.com

04/09/2026

Proud of our group of Youth Philharmonic musicians who performed for DD2 Gateway students, demonstrating to them the sounds of string instruments! The elementary students made for an enthusiastic audience for our youth musicians!

02/20/2026

Last night, it was wonderful speaking with parents and students about the youth orchestras at Eugene Sires Elementary’s “Finding the Artist in You” arts fair.

Earlier in the week, I also had the opportunity to listen to several DD2 string orchestras perform for a pre Concert Performance Assessment concert. It’s exciting to see so much support for the arts within our schools and community!

02/09/2026

Summerville Orchestra’s upcoming Hearts & Heroes concert will feature the orchestra’s premiere performance of Symphony No. 2 by Ruth Gipps, a one-movement symphony that cemented this female composer’s reputation as iconic. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear it live. TICKETS: https://summervilleorchestra.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200483049

01/16/2026

Our Director of Youth Programs, DeAnndra Glenn, participated in the Spann Elementary career fair today in Summerville. She spoke with over 500 preschool through 5th grade students about career options in music and let them try out some instruments. It was sweet to see the smiles when they played the tiny violin!