About Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association

The mission of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association is to educate students through high level orchestral training in a professional environment while developing new audiences for symphonic music.

Sponsored by the Knoxville Symphony League and the Knoxville Symphony Society, the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association is comprised of five ensembles totaling over 250 student musicians:

• The Youth Symphony
• The Youth Chamber Orchestra
• The Sinfonia
• The Philharmonia
• The Junior Philharmonia

The Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association, entering its 36th season, is an auditioned full symphonic orchestra comprised of some of the area's most talented young musicians. It performs at least three concerts during the season and is open to all students grade 12 and younger who play an orchestral instrument (including keyboard). 

Youth Orchestra members may choose to participate in the Association's Chamber Music Program where they have the opportunity to play in smaller ensembles.

For more information on the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association,
contact Kathy Hart-Reilly (865) 521-2336