Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra
The Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) is the group for musicians that have achieved a level of technical independence. Students in SYSO are able to play their instrument well enough to adapt to the goals of the group. Members will learn string orchestra works, chamber music during our 6-week chamber unit where each ensemble is assigned a musician from the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra as coach. Rehearsals and concerts are held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Richton Park, IL. SYSO musicians get opportunities to attend Illinois Philharmonic concerts. We believe contact between our musicians and the professionals of the Illinois Philharmonic creates the kind of relationships that make musicians grow.
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General Program Description: Rehearsals are held Sunday afternoons, 3:30-5:30PM, beginning in September, and run through the beginning of May. SYSO students participate in the three major concerts of the season, as well as other opportunities
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Total program cost is $420 for the year, or $235 per semester. Financial aid is available to qualified students.
Suburban Youth Symphony
Junior Orchestra
The junior orchestra is the bridge from IOP level work to membership in SYSO. In the junior orchestra you continue to expand the skills you’ve learned in IOP as a beginner, and learn to use those skills as a member of an ensemble. Students will spend time in rehearsal dedicated to technique and theory. Our goal is Junior orchestra students will learn that the more skill and ability you have to share, the more you enjoy sharing. Students in SYSJO will have the same opportunities as students in SYSO.
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General Program Description: Rehearsals are held Sunday afternoons, 1:30-3:15 PM, beginning in September, and run through the beginning of May. SYSJO students participate in the three major concerts of the season, as well as other opportunities
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Total program cost is $420 for the year, or $235 per semester. Financial aid is available to qualified students.
Incredible Opportunity Program
Richton Park, IL
The Incredible Opportunity Program (IOP) is our beginner ensemble, a group instruction class, for students ages 8-13 who do not already play a string instrument, but would like to learn to play the violin. Students will learn basic violin skills such as how to hold the violin and bow, making a solid sound with good technique and ensemble skills by playing with other students.
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General Program Description: Classes are held Sunday afternoons, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Richton Park, IL from 12:45-1:30 PM. The program begins in Fall, and runs through the beginning of May. IOP students participate in the three major concerts of the SYSO season, as well as other opportunities
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Total program cost is $280 for a full year, $165 for one semester.
Plant The Seed
"Plant The Seed" is a program designed to introduce children to the violin, and the fundamentals of playing. We are currently offering Plant the Seed to libraries and community centers in the south suburbs as part of our mission to provide quality music education to the our community. ​
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General Program Description:
This 45-60 minute presentation for children and parents is a great way to introduce children to music and the violin. The presentation will act as an introductory course to the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra’s beginning ensemble, the Incredible Opportunity Program. Aspects of the presentation include:
-An introduction to the different parts of the violin
-An introduction to the positioning and technique of playing the violin
-Instruction on a song, to be performed for family and caregivers at the end of the session
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If you would are a program director and would like to inquire about booking a date for a Plant the Seed presentation, please contact thesyso@gmail.com, or use the button below.
