The Holland Symphony Youth Orchestras - Concert Strings is an intermediate string orchestra focusing on developing advanced skills who may not be quite ready for the difficulty level of the Youth Orchestra. Auditions requirements are included on the Holland Symphony website.  Rehearsal times are Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm, September through March in Room 106 at Midtown Center.  The annual fee for tuition is $165 for two semesters.  the group is conducted by Kyle Nester. (www.hollandsymphony.org). 

The Holland Symphony Youth Orchestras - Junior Strings is a non-auditioned, beginning string orchestra for students with at least one year of experience. Advanced registration is required by completing the application and sending it to the HSO office via mail or online with payment. The group meets Monday evenings from 5:30-7:00pm, September through March in Room 106 at the Midtown Center.  The annual fee for two semesters is $165.  One semester is $90.  We allow Junior Strings to pay by the semester at $90 understanding this may be a new experience.  To pay for both semesters, use the CODE "annual" in the payment field and you will be charged for both semesters.  The Junior Strings performs at the HSYO concerts and is conducted by Kyle Nester.

The Holland Symphony Youth Orchestras - Youth Orchestra (HAYO) is an auditioned high school orchestra.  HAYO is committed to pre-professional training of young musicians in the greater Holland area of elementary through high school age who join the orchestra through a competitive audition process. HAYO is a full orchestra (strings, winds, and percussion), grades 6 – 12. Members of HAYO represent many different schools in the greater Holland and Lakeshore area and are auditioned for membership and chair placement. Chamber music opportunities are available.  The group meets Monday evenings from 6:00-8:30pm, September through March in the Study Hall on the second floor of the Midtown Center.  The annual tuition fee is $165 for two semesters.  The orchestra is conducted by Dr. Christopher Fashun.

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