By donating and becoming an NSOA member, you help us provide free, quality music performances and education.
This is an auditioned ensemble for developing musicians up to tenth grade.
Members play challenging repertoire in a full orchestra setting. Our ensemble provides opportunities to perform with peers from throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our students will gain valuable ensemble experience.
It's about improving musicianship skills 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 would like to be notified when auditions re-open, please email [email protected].
You must be enrolled in your school’s orchestra or band if offered.
We rehearse 1:00-2:30 pm on Sundays at William Jewell College, generally August through April.
We give three concerts per season between August and May.
Auditions for the ensemble happen in May before the next season. When auditions open, you will find excerpts linked below.
If you’re interested in hearing when auditions are open, you can email us at [email protected].
Tuition for the NYS 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.
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By donating and becoming an NSOA member, you help us provide free, quality music performances and education.