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YSU Youth Orchestra announces auditions for 2021-22 season

September 2, 2021

Kate Reid

YSU's Dana School of Music has announced that they will be holding auditions for the upcoming YSU Youth Orchestra’s 2021-22 season.

Formerly the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra, the group is now sponsored and supported by the Cliffe College of Creative Arts and the Dana School of Music.

The Youth Orchestra is open to all students aged 13 – 18 by audition and presents two concerts annually. Directed by associate professor of music Michael Butler and assistant director Richard Smrek, the group meets weekly on Monday evenings in YSU’s Bliss Hall.

Auditions by instrument and appointment are scheduled to begin Sunday, September 12. Interested students should text Julie Larson at 330-550-5528 and provide their full name, school and grade, instrument, cell phone number, and email address. Questions may be addressed to Butler by emailing mbutler03@ysu.edu.