Youth Symphony of DuPage
Nurturing young musicians to inspire a love of the art and profession of music to last a lifetime
Youth Symphony of DuPage
Nurturing young musicians to inspire a love of the art and profession of music to last a lifetime
About Us
We are the musicians of the Youth Symphony of DuPage Sinfonietta, Philharmonia, Concert and Symphony Orchestras. Youth Symphony of DuPage is dedicated to bringing advanced ensemble training and performance opportunities to talented young musicians from DuPage County and the surrounding Chicagoland area. Please see below for more information on our orchestras.
Welcome to Our New Music Director and Symphony Orchestra Conductor
We are thrilled to announce and welcome Mr. Benjamin Nadel as the new Music Director and Symphony Orchestra Conductor for the Youth Symphony of DuPage. Mr. Nadel brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our organization. His exceptional leadership and musical vision promise to elevate our performances and inspire our young musicians. We look forward to an exciting and enriching journey under his guidance.
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To view audition details for the 2024-25 season, simply scan or click this QR Code. We invite musicians of all instruments, with a special emphasis on wind and brass instruments. Please note that Flute positions are currently filled.
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To enroll for the 2024-25 season, just scan the QR Code provided above or click the QR code. There is a $35 registration fee, and you will need to fill out subsequent forms to provide your details.
Our Programs
YSDP is unique among many youth orchestras by offering diverse repertoire that is both challenging and rewarding to young musicians and their audience. YSDP offers four orchestras and a robust chamber music program opportunities for our talented musicians. Rehearsals are on Mondays at Arrowhead in Wheaton. Click the featured photo for each to see details.
Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra is the most advanced full orchestra offered by YSDP, which uses wind, brass, and percussion instruments in all of its performances. Musicians in this ensemble are mostly advanced high school-age students, who either have completed or are currently working on movements of a standard concerto. Symphony Orchestra performs standard masterpieces such as Beethoven Symphony No.5, Brahms Symphony No.1, Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5, Dvorak “New World” Symphony, Prokofiev Classical Symphony, and Schubert “Unfinished” Symphony.
Concert Orchestra
Concert Orchestra is YSDP's first full symphony orchestra with advancing strings students, winds, brass, and percussion. Their repertoire is drawn from the standard classical literature and include works such as Mozart's Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro", Hofeldt's Centennial Overture, and Tchaikovsky's "Overture 1812. Anyone who has been studying privately for at least two years with a private lesson teacher is eligible to audition.
Philharmonia Strings
Philharmonia Strings members are talented younger musicians who have at least 2 years on their instrument with private instruction. The ensemble provides advanced training and ensemble experience for younger musicians playing with proficiency for advanced performance. Philharmonia Strings members are primarily advanced middle school and high school age musicians. Their repertoire is drawn from the standard classical literature..
Sinfonietta Strings
Sinfonietta Strings members are talented younger musicians who have at least 2 years on their instrument with private instruction. The ensemble provides advanced training and ensemble experience for younger musicians playing with proficiency for advanced performance. Anyone who has been studying privately for at least two years with a private lesson teacher is eligible to audition.
Woodwind and Brass Chamber Ensemble
Woodwind and Brass Chamber Ensemble is open to Youth Symphony of DuPage Symphony and Concert Orchestras students. The chamber ensembles provide many diverse music and performance opportunities lead by a staff coach. The ensemble requires an audition. Ensemble coach will review your audition video so interested parties should register for the Chamber Ensemble during the Audition Registration.
String Chamber Ensemble
String Chamber Ensemble is open to Youth Symphony of DuPage Symphony and Concert Orchestras students. The chamber ensembles provide many diverse music and performance opportunities lead by a staff coach. The ensemble requires an audition. Ensemble coach will review your audition video so interested parties should register for the Chamber Ensemble during the Audition Registration.