The Etowah Youth Symphony Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra, comprised of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players. The EYSO performs standard orchestral literature and advanced orchestral transcriptions. Additionally, repertoire for the EYSO includes music from motion pictures and the Broadway stage. The EYSO has earned a national reputation for its performances of the music of contemporary composers, and regularly presents the World, Regional and Local Premieres of contemporary works. Repertoire from previous seasons includes “Mars” and “Jupiter” from “The Planets” by Holst; “Danzon No. 2” by Marquez; “Rhapsody in Blue” by Gershwin; “The Barber of Seville” Overture by Rossini; and “Carmen” Suite No. 1 by Bizet.

• Principal conductor – Michael R. Gagliardo
• SUGGESTED grade levels – 8th-12th grade
• Minimum requirements for auditioning – 2 years performing experience (can be waived with teacher recommendation)
• Rehearsal day and time – Mondays, 6:30-9:00 PM

The Etowah Youth Philharmonic Orchestra is the EYO’s second full symphony orchestra, consisting of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players. The EYPO performs transcriptions of standard orchestral repertoire, contemporary works for orchestra, and music from the stage and screen. Repertoire from previous seasons includes Symphony No. 9, “Choral,” mvts. 2 (arr. England) and 4 (arr. Leidig) by Beethoven; “William Tell” Overture (arr. Lehmeier) by Rossini; “Down a Country Lane” by Copland; and Norwegian Dances Nos. 2 & 3 (arr. Isaac) by Grieg.

• Principal conductor – Deborah Boos
• SUGGESTED grade levels – 7th-12th grade
• Minimum requirements for auditioning – 2 years performing experience (can be waived with teacher recommendation)
• Rehearsal day and time – Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM

The Etowah String Sinfonia is an intermediate-level string orchestra that functions both as an active performing ensemble and as an educational ensemble that serves to prepare musicians for performance in the Etowah Youth Philharmonic and the Etowah Youth Symphony Orchestras. The ESS performs regularly throughout the season, and musical selections include classical transcriptions, new works for string orchestra, and transcriptions of popular music. Previous repertoire includes arrangements of the music of Handel, Beethoven, J.S. Bach, Brahms, Offenbach and Haydn, plus original music by Robert Frost, Les Taylor and Alan Moss.

• Principal conductor – Bryce Anderson • SUGGESTED grade levels – 6th-8th grade
• Minimum requirements for auditioning – 2 years performing experience (can be waived with teacher recommendation)
• Rehearsal day and time – Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM