By donating and becoming an NSOA member, you help us provide free, quality music performances and education.
The Northland Symphony Youth Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble for students up to twelfth grade.
Members play advanced repertoire in a full orchestra setting. Our ensemble provides opportunities to perform with peers from throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our students are more prepared for their post-high school ensemble experiences.
It's about making great music while having fun.
Join our Youth Orchestra and Youth Sinfonia for their Winter concert.
Join our Youth Orchestra and Youth Sinfonia for the final concert of the 2023-24 season.
Auditions are currently closed for the 2023-2024 season. If you’d like to learn when auditions are open, please email [email protected].
You must be enrolled in your school’s orchestra or band if offered. You must not reach your 19th birthday before September 1 in the year the season begins.
Rehearsals are from 3:00-4:30pm on Sundays at William Jewell College, generally August through April.
We present three concerts each season between August and May.
Auditions occur in May before the next season. Audition materials are generally posted in March.
If you would like to be notified when auditions open, please email us at [email protected].
Tuition for the NYO is $300 per season.
If a household has more than one student participating, the members will receive a 20% discount.
Scholarship assistance is available for those who qualify. Additional information will be available at the time of auditions.
Our orchestras could not exist without your generous donations. Every single dollar makes a difference and helps us achieve our mission.
By donating and becoming an NSOA member, you help us provide free, quality music performances and education.