Upcoming Events
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Sun21Apr2024Daniel Music Building, Furman University
Bring your Instrument and Play with CYS!
Interested in joining the CYS? Bring your instrument to Furman University's Daniel Music Building on Sunday, April 21 and let's make some music! Registration is required - please visit this link to sign up for one of the following orchestras:
Repertory Orchestra (Intermediate)
1:20 - 2:50pm in Daniel Recital HallConcert Orchestra (Advanced)
3:00 - 4:30pm in Daniel Recital HallSymphony Orchestra (Highly Advanced)
1:45 - 4:30pm in Room D13 (downstairs band room) -
Sun28Apr20245:00 pmDaniel Recital Hall, Furman University
Spring Concert: Preparatory String and Repertory Orchestras
Conducted by Ashley E. Rhoden and Ginger R. Greer, this special concert will feature the Preparatory String and Repertory Orchestras.
The concert will be held in Daniel Recital Hall, located in Furman University's Daniel Music Building. Admission is free and open to the public.
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Sun05May20243:00 pmMcAlister Auditorium, Furman University
Senior Honors Concert
Join us at Furman University’s McAlister Auditorium on Sunday, May 5 at 3pm for the Carolina Youth Symphony (CYS) Senior Honors Concert as we celebrate 34 amazing seniors with a combined 98 years in the CYS!
Conducted by Simón A. Gollo, James F. Kilgus, and Ginger R. Greer, the Senior Honors Concert will feature the Symphony, Concert and Repertory Orchestras performing works by Arlen, Brahms, Márquez, Moncayo, Musella, Offenbach, and Williams. The concert will also feature Senior Soloist Anya Barringer performing Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2. This concert is generously sponsored by Foster Victor Wealth Advisors.
*CYS Members receive two complimentary tickets to this concert, which can be picked up at the dress rehearsal or immediately prior to the concert. Contact carolinayouthsymphony@gmail.com for questions about complimentary Member tickets.*
Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash/check) or online via Eventbrite.
CD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray orders may be placed by scanning the QR code located in the concert program.
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Sun12May2024Daniel Music Building, Furman University
2024-2025 Auditions
Auditions for the 2024-2025 season (SO, CO, RO) will be held on Sunday, May 12 and Sunday, May 19, 2024. After June 2024, all auditions for the 2024-25 season will be by video submission as needed.
Please visit this link for additional information, audition guidelines, and required repertoire.
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Sun19May2024Daniel Music Building, Furman University
2024-2025 Auditions
Auditions for the 2024-2025 season (SO, CO, RO) will be held on Sunday, May 12 and Sunday, May 19, 2024. After June 2024, all auditions for the 2024-25 season will be by video submission as needed.
Please visit this link for additional information, audition guidelines, and required repertoire.
2023-2024 Concert Schedule
Please join us for the remaining concerts of our 2023-2024 season!
CONCERT SCHEDULE
2024-2025 AUDITIONS
Auditions for the 2024-2025 season (SO, CO, RO) will be held on Sunday, May 12 and Sunday, May 19, 2024. After June 2024, all auditions for the 2024-25 season will be by video submission as needed.
AUDITION INFORMATION35th Annual Young Artist Concerto Competition
Carolina Youth Symphony's 35th Annual Young Artist Concerto Competition was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Furman University. We are pleased to announce the following winners:
PIANO DIVISION:
- 1st Place: Henry Sun of Greer, SC. Henry attends Riverside High School and is a student of Lisa Kiser of Greenville, SC.
- 2nd Place: Yuchen Lin of Pelzer, SC. Yuchen attends Augusta Preparatory Day School and is a student of Lisa Kiser of Greenville, SC.
- 3rd Place: Nathan Wicker of Greer, SC. Nathan attends Riverside High School and is a student of Lisa Kiser of Greenville, SC.
ORCHESTRAL DIVISION:
- 1st Place: Sara Miller, Violin, of Greenville, SC. Sara attends Wade Hampton High School and the Fine Arts Center. She is a student of Rebecca Aguirre of Greer, SC.
- 2nd. Place: Kate Tolchinsky, Oboe, of Simpsonville, SC. Kate attends the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities and is a student of Petrea Warneck of Greenville, SC.
- 3rd Place: Gavril Tiburcio, Violin, of Dillion, SC. Gavril attends the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities and is a student of Deirdre Hutton of Greenville, SC.
First-place winners in both divisions received a $500 award and performed their competition pieces with the Carolina Youth Symphony in a full formal concert on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 4:00pm in Furman’s McAlister Auditorium. All finalists were also recognized and presented with award plaques on stage at the concert.
