About the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon

Founded in 1988, the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon (YSSO) organization offers training and performance opportunities to young instrumental musicians and presents high-quality performances of standard repertoire, concerti, contemporary, and commissioned music, film scores, musical theater and opera literature, arrangements, chamber music, and orchestral/choral works in professional venues and community settings. The organization marks its 39th season of operation in 2026-2027.

The YSSO organization includes two full orchestras, Youth Symphony (advanced) and Youth Orchestra (intermediate/preparatory). The two orchestras offer performance levels for both accomplished and aspiring instrumentalists. Each season, the YSSO presents three multi-performance concert series, as well as a chamber music series or other special concerts, a concerto competition for advanced-level Youth Symphony musicians, and multiple community outreach concerts.

The Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon is nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization guided by a volunteer governing board. The executive director, conductor and professional music coaches, orchestra assistant, and stage management team oversee operations and carry out concert production. Volunteers assist with special events and concerts.

Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon Bylaws
Annual Federal 990 & State CT-12 Reports for July 2024-June 2025

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