Sinfonietta will be meeting on Tuesday January 22, 2008 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at CLCA.
 
Symphony will meet on Sunday January 27, 2008. Chamber Ensembles will meet from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Full Symphony from 2:30 - 5:00 pm at CLCA.
 
Rehearsals will return to normal on February 4, 2008.
 

The Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, led by musical Director, Michael A. Simpson, is an auditioned group of the best young musicians from Lee and surrounding counties. An important outreach activity of the Southwest Florida Symphony, the Youth Orchestra provides quality symphonic training and performance experience for young musicians as they develop their skills.

The Youth Orchestra rehearses weekly, September through April, with assistance from professional musicians who share their knowledge and experience. The Orchestra presents up to five concerts per year, two at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers.

The Youth Orchestra is comprised of the Symphony and the Sinfonietta.  The  Symphony is an advanced full symphonic orchestra.  The Sinfonietta is a quality intermediate string orchestra. Mrs. Nanette Grant leads the Sinfonietta while Michael A. Simpson directs the Symphony. 

If you are interested in auditioning for the Youth Orchestra (Symphony or Sinfonietta), email Todd A Betz, Youth Orchestra Manager, at manager@swfsyo.org.

Please check your email for announcements from Mr. Betz and add him to your 'ok to receive' in your contact list for both emails, manager@swfsyo.org and toddbetz@hotmail.com