Welcome!

Founded in 1965 by Dr. Wachtang "Botso" Korisheli and staffed by conductors and coaches with extensive experience, the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony provides an excellent environment for young musicians to develop their skills through symphonic and chamber music training. The Youth Symphony is part of the San Luis Obispo Symphony's extensive Music Education program and it is the only opportunity between Santa Barbara and Monterey for school-age musicians to receive full orchestral training.

Follow the links above and below to find out more about this great organization. Make a donation, buy tickets to a concert or discover links to entertaining and educational on-line activities!

Season Finale 

Join us at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo on Sunday, May 12th at 3 pm for the grand finale to our 2012-13 Season. String students from across the county will join Youth Symphony members for this concert and the Concert Orchestra will mark their farewell performance before leaving on tour to Chicago. Enjoy the fruits of a year's worth of rehearsals and lessons and beautiful music performed live by over 150 young and talented musicians.

CONCERT INFORMATION

Call (805) 756-4849

Summer String Workshop

The Summer String Workshop is a great opportunity for advanced students (approximately ages 12-18) to receive world class instruction locally, don't miss out! Repertoire does not only include classical, but also jazz-influenced selections. For further information call 543-3533 x13 or go to www.slosymphony.com and under "Music Education" you will find "Summer String Workshop." We are currently accepting applications.

Enjoy this video highlighting our summer in 2012: http://vimeo.com/53464980.