The Guelph Symphony Youth Orchestra is open to young musicians under the age of 28. Admission is by audition. Rehearsals are held on campus, at the University of Guelph on Fridays from 4:30-6pm, in room 203 of the McKinnon Building. In addition to rehearsing challenging orchestral repertoire, musicians will receive regular coaching and mentoring from the professional musicians of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra.
GSYO musicians will present two public concerts, perform side-by-side with the GSO and perform in various outreach concerts as opportunities arise.
Interested in becoming a member ? We’d love to have you join us!
We participate in U of G’s Club Day in September and January!
Rehearsal dates run in tandem with the U of G calendar
Click here to see the audition requirements.
Here’s the link to upload your online audition
2025 Winter Schedule: First rehearsal is Friday January 17th
Friday January 17, 24, 31
Friday February 7, 28
(No rehearsals during Winter Reading week)
Friday March 7, 14, 21, 28
Concert: Friday March 28, 5:15pm, Arts Auditorium
GSYO MUSIC PAGE
Tuition is $150 per term. Here is a link to the payment page
FAQ’s
What level do I have to have reached to be eligible to audition for the orchestra? Applicants are accepted into the orchestra based on their performance in their audition. The excerpts reflect the skill level required to participate.
What if I’ve taken a break from my instrument and am not in top form? Should I still audition?
ABSOLUTELY! We recognize that this has been a challenging time for young musicians.
Is there a fee to audition? No
What is tuition to be in the orchestra? Tuition fees are $150 for term 1 and $150 for term 2.
Reach Us
Address
35 Woolwich St
Guelph, ON
N1H 3V1
gsyo@guelphsymphony.com
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Past Concerts
1) Tchaikovsky:
March from the Nutcracker
2) Custer:
Canadian Brass Christmas
3) Wagner:
Elsa’s Processional
4) Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite
Morning
5)Grieg:
In the Hall of the Mountain King
Conducted by Allen Carter
Violin 1
Katrina Tong, Concertmaster*
Lillian Tremblay
Kurumi Nakamura
Rain Corner
Luke Tseng-Lau
Alison Lang
Kami Durzi
Violin 2
Noa Maerov*
Aiden Chou
Tristan Blears
Solana Daynard
Paige Knoll
Vera Moon
Lily Wang
Violas
Cadence Gonsalves*
Miranda Schyngera
Cello
Daniel Lindo*
Keren Canche
Double Bass
Mac Vanduzar*
Flute
Allie Wai Lam Wong*
Emma Taylor
Oboe
Annika Wegman*
Horns
Raina Burke*
Dante Castro
Evan Zakaria
Trumpet
David Hurst
Alexa McInnis
Trombone
Declan Walsh
Tuba
Jackie Hofer
Percussion
David Hurst*
Chideberem Nosiri
Ethan Anger
Friday March 22, 5:15pm
The GSYO
Spring Concert
Room 113, MacKinnon Building U of G
Allen Carter, Conductor
1) Verdi, Overture to La Forza Del Destino
2) Handel Harp Concerto
Soloist: Eva Gao
3) Morricone, Cinema Paradiso
Soloist: Katrina Tong
4) Puccini, Nessun Dorma
Soloist: Ryan Allen
5) Bernstein, West Side Story Selections
The GSYO is grateful to the School of Fine Art and Music for the wonderful privilege to rehearse and perform in the beautifully renovated music building at the University of Guelph!
