Summerville Orchestra Youth Philharmonic

08/26/2026

Join us in honoring our furry friends today by posting pics of your pups in the comments.

It’s National Dog Day, so we’re introducing you to a few of the four-legged members of the S.O. family!

🐶 Cleo — Music Director Wojciech’s best girl and loyal Encore attendee. Meet her this weekend at Encore!

🐶 Fluffles — Director of Youth Programs DeAnndra’s loyal sidekick.

🐶 Tobi & Clementine (aka Lemon Slice) 🍋 — Patron Relations Coordinator Michelle’s at-home office assistants! Clementine is available for adoption through The Magnolia Project of SC Inc.

Drop a photo of your pup in the comments so we can meet them, too! ❤️

Happy National Dog Day from the S.O. pack! 🐾

08/17/2026

Check it out! We're in the news! Many thanks to the "Holy City Sinner" for carrying our story.

The Summerville Orchestra is offering a free Region IV Orchestra Audition Workshop on Saturday, September 12, 2026, designed to help young musicians prepare for auditions for the South Carolina Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Region IV Orchestra.

08/13/2026

Register for a youth orchestra audition today!
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUZJtoOxlDV-Cwn69y5gcI6bx-gACwSPpmSn6cdHituCsNbQ/viewform

08/07/2026

Please join me in welcoming Ann Raymond as our new Junior Philharmonic conductor! She has tremendous teaching and performing experience paired with fresh ideas! It’s going to be such a fun season!!!

Please join us in welcoming Ann Raymond, our new Junior Philharmonic Conductor! 🎉🎻

Ann Raymond is a cellist, educator, wife and mother who has recently retired after 32 years of directing orchestras in the public school setting. She began her career with Berkeley County Schools as their third orchestra director in 1998. During her time with Berkeley County Schools she created the Strings curriculum for Berkeley Center for the Arts. Prior to this, she worked for Robinson County Schools in North Carolina for four years as a choir director and orchestra director. Mrs. Raymond studied at Marshall University in Huntington, WV, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education K- 12. She studied cello with Dr. Louis Blackburn, Dr. Suzan Tefley and violin with Dr. Elizabeth Reed Smith. In addition, she has a Masters in Creatives Arts in Learning from Lesley University, Chambers, MA and a Masters in Administration from Charleston Southern University, SC. She has performed in various groups and orchestras including the Fayetteville Symphony, Calistro String Quartet, Cello Amore, Avalon Duo, Southcoast Symphony and various chamber groups. In addition, Mrs. Raymond runs a private studio from home. During Mrs. Raymond's career her orchestras have received Superior and Excellent ratings at SC Music Educators Association events and various musical festivals. Her students have been accepted into SC Region, SC All State, Berkeley County Schools All County Orchestra , Governor's Schools of the Arts and College music programs across the nation.

Welcome to the Summerville Orchestra family—we can't wait for an incredible season together! 💚

08/06/2026

Are you auditioning for SCMEA's Region IV Orchestra? If so, we can help! Come to our Region Orchestra Audition Workshop and be coached by Summerville Orchestra musicians on the required scales, etudes & excerpts. There is no cost for the workshop, so register today!

07/28/2026

Youth & Junior Philharmonic auditions are a little over two weeks away! We have so many new & exciting things in store for the coming school year, including the Youth Philharmonic's expansion to a full symphony in January! Join one of our youth orchestras for rewarding musical experiences, to make new friends & to grow your instrumental skills!

**Our Region Orchestra Audition Workshop is tagged with this post. The workshop is for students who are auditioning for the SCMEA Region IV Orchestra. It is a separate event from Youth & Junior Philharmonic auditions. Attend one or both events!

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.