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Official page of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras (WSYO)!

WSYO is a youth program of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the State of North Carolina.

08/24/2026

✨ **AUDITION REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NEXT WEEK, AUGUST 31!** 🎶

There’s still time to sign up for auditions for the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras (WSYO)!

🥁 Youth Orchestra — Grades 9–12
🎻 Junior Strings — Grades 6–8 (grades 4-5 with consultation with Junior Strings conductor)

Auditions are coming up in September, so make sure you complete your registration by **Monday, August 31**!

Don’t miss your chance to perform, grow as a musician, and be part of the Wilmington Symphony’s youth orchestra program.

👉 Register today: www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/wsyo

Questions? Contact Meghan at [email protected]

08/18/2026

💥📢There is still time to register for your 2026/2027 WSYO audition! Visit wimingtonsymphony.org/wsyo for more information. We’d love to see you there! 🎼🎻

Questions? Email [email protected]

08/04/2026

Big news for the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Roy Robuck as our new Youth Orchestra Conductor!

For more than 40 years, Roy has been part of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra family and has dedicated his career to inspiring young musicians in our community. We can't wait to see the impact he'll make as he leads the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra into its next chapter.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Linda Estep for her outstanding leadership over the past three seasons. Her dedication and commitment have provided exceptional musical experiences for young musicians, and we are deeply grateful for the lasting impact she has made on our Youth Orchestra.

Congratulations, Roy—we're thrilled to have you at the podium!

✨Read more: https://bit.ly/4hN4hVV

06/26/2026

📣AUDITION APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!✨

We hope you're having a wonderful summer! If you're interested in joining the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras for the 2026–2027 season, now is the time to apply.

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 16, 2026

APPLY HERE: www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/wsyo

Audition Dates:
• Youth Orchestra: September 16 & 17, 2026
• Junior Strings: September 16, 2026

We look forward to hearing your audition and welcoming a new group of talented young musicians this season!

If you have any questions, please contact Meghan McDonald at [email protected] or (910) 791-9262.

06/12/2026

A few of our Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra students led a strings camp this week called Fiddlers by the Sea. Most of these campers are in the Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings and will hopefully continue learning to someday join the WSYO! Stevenson Stohl Suzuki Studio

05/18/2026

What a wonderful afternoon of music at Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall! 🎻✨ Yesterday, our WSYO Chamber Ensemble, The Lark Quartet, shared an engaging program featuring works by Mozart, Ravel, Dvořák, Borodin, and more — alongside favorites like Can’t Help Falling in Love, Misty, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Bravo to:
- Evan Crowley-Colom, violin
- Mayeli Zea Hernandez, violin
- Ava Ridout, cello
- with Coach Roy Robuck, viola.

Thank you to for hosting this special performance and supporting young musicians in our community! 💜

05/06/2026

On April 20th, our Education & Outreach Manager, Meghan McDonald, visited two local schools alongside Sofia Lukasik and her private lesson teacher and WSO Principal Violin II, Anne Stohl. Sofia and Anne showcased their talents to Mr. Roy Robuck’s orchestras at Laney High School and Trask Middle School.

Sofia is the 2026 Richard R. Deas Young Artist Concerto Competition High School Division Winner and Concertmaster of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra - she recently performed Mendelssohn's Concerto in E minor with the WSO this past weekend to a sold-out audience in Wilson Center.

Experiences like this show the real impact of music education in our schools. When students have the chance to hear and learn from live performers, it deepens their understanding and sparks inspiration. By supporting young musicians and creating opportunities to learn and perform, we help inspire the next generation of leaders—both on and off the stage.

04/29/2026

Join us for a fun and informative evening with the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra! 🎻✨

On Thursday, April 30, students are invited to the First Baptist Activity Center (1939 Independence Blvd.) for an audition masterclass and social. Whether you're planning to audition or just want to connect with other young musicians, this is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun. We hope to see you there!

🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
Get a head start on your Youth Orchestra audition! This masterclass will give students valuable tips and skills to prepare for Fall 2026–2027 season auditions.

🍕 6:30–8:30 PM
Stick around for our Youth Orchestra social! Enjoy pizza and a showing of How to Train Your Dragon.

04/25/2026

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Mae McDonald

Join us in celebrating our graduating seniors as we count down to the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra’s final concert on April 26 at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium!

-Instrument: Violin
-Years in WSYO: 3
Years playing Violin: 12
-Other instruments: Guitar
-Favorite piece: Hallelujah
-Favorite WSYO memory: Performing “It’s about Time” at the last concert.
-High School: New Hanover High School
-What’s next: I am attending Washington and Lee University in the Fall.
-Outside of music: I am part of the cheerleading team at New Hanover High School and love to surf at Wrightsville beach.

👏 Help us congratulate Mae and all of our graduating seniors!

🎼 Don’t miss Mae’s final performance with the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra on April 26 at UNCW Kenan Auditorium!

Address

922 Market Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Telephone

+19107919262

Website

https://www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/wsyo

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