Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras

Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras 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.

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! 💜

📣We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 50th annual Richard R. Deas Young Artist Concerto Com...
05/06/2026

📣We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 50th annual Richard R. Deas Young Artist Concerto Competition! This year, we’re partnering with the Thursday Morning Music Club to offer a TMMC Scholarship Division for 11th and 12th grade students. 11-12th grade students may apply for one or both H.S. and TMMC divisions.

📅Key Dates:
• Applications Due: November 14, 2025
• Competition: January 17, 2026 at Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW
• Performance Opportunities:

🥁High School & UNCW Division winners will perform at WSO's concert on April 25, 2026 at CFCC’s Wilson Center.
🎻The Junior Division winner will perform with Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra on March 1, 2026 at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW.
🎷The TMMC Scholarship winners will receive a cash prize and perform for the Club members on May 14, 2026.

💻 Find rules, guidelines, and applications here: www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/concerto-competition

📷Pictured: 2019 Richard R. Deas Young Artist Competition High School Division winner Amelia Smith.

On April 20th, our Education & Outreach Manager, Meghan McDonald, visited two local schools alongside Sofia Lukasik and ...
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.



Join us for a fun and informative evening with the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra! 🎻✨On Thursday, April 30, student...
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.

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Mae McDonaldJoin us in celebrating our graduating seniors as we count down to the Wilmington Sy...
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!

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Jonathan KingJoin us in celebrating our graduating seniors as we count down to the Wilmington S...
04/25/2026

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Jonathan King

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: Oboe
-Years in WSYO: 2 years
Years playing Oboe: 4 years
-Other instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
-Favorite piece: Symphony No. 3 - Kimberly K. Archer
-Favorite WSYO memory: I don’t really have one, i liked the whole experience.
-High School: E A Laney High School
-What’s next: Attend the University of South Carolina for Music Education
-Outside of music: I like video games and skating

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

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

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Addia HouseJoin us in celebrating our graduating seniors as we count down to the Wilmington Sym...
04/23/2026

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Addia House

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: 4 years
Years playing Violin: 9 years
-Other instruments: Violin
-Favorite piece: Thaïs- Méditation
-Favorite WSYO memory: Chatting with friends backstage before a concert or laughing with friends between song changes during rehearsal!
-High School: CFCC
-What’s next: To transfer from CFCC to UNC Chapel Hill to study Political Science and Pre-Law.
-Outside of music: I play soccer, tennis, swim, and run cross country. I also participate in a civic debate club as well as PTK and the Student Government Association at CFCC.

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

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

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Diego SanabriaJoin us in celebrating our graduating seniors as we count down to the Wilmington ...
04/22/2026

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Diego Sanabria

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
Years playing Violin: 7 years
-Other instruments: Piano and Guitar
-Favorite piece: Czardas - Monti
-Favorite WSYO memory: November 2024 concert
-High School: Hoggard High School
-What’s next: Still deciding where to attend!
-Outside of music: I love playing soccer, going to the beach, and volunteering for Teen Court!

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

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

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Ava CrawfordJoin us in celebrating our graduating seniors as we count down to the Wilmington Sy...
04/22/2026

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Ava Crawford

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: Cello
-Years in WSYO: 2 years
Years playing Cello: 7 years
-Other instruments: None
-Favorite piece: Bach cello suite 4
-Favorite WSYO memory: Playing in the Wilson center
-High School: WECHS
-What’s next: UNCW - Music education
-Outside of music: Reading and baking

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

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

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Andrew KrausJoin us in celebrating our graduating seniors as we count down to the Wilmington Sy...
04/21/2026

🎓 WSYO Senior Spotlight: Andrew Kraus

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: Clarinet
-Years in WSYO: 2 years
Years playing Clarinet: 7 Years
-Other instruments: Tenor Saxophone
-Favorite piece: Danzon No. 2
-Favorite WSYO memory: Performing at the Wilson Center last spring.
-High School: Topsail High School
-What’s next: I will attend UNC Chapel Hill and be in their Honors College where I plan to major in neuroscience and eventually go to medical school to become a doctor.
-Outside of music: I like to play basketball and I am an Eagle Scout

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

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

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