Overview
Founded in 1993 under the Jacksonville Symphony Association, the JSYO enrolls more than 250 young musicians between the ages of 7 and 22, who are admitted through competitive auditions. The JSYO has six levels of ensembles:
- Overture Strings – 1st year beginning string students, conducted by Marj Dutilly
- Foundations Strings – 2nd year beginning string students, conducted by Rocco DiGeorgio
- Encore Strings - young string students, also conducted by Rocco DiGeorgio
- Premiere Strings - advancing string students, conducted by Judith Steinmeyer
- Repertory Orchestra - intermediate full symphony orchestra, conducted by Marguerite Richardson
- Philharmonic - advanced full symphony orchestra, conducted by Scott Gregg
- Chamber Music Program – available to qualified Philharmonic musicians
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