About Music Education
Mission Statement
Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Ensembles’ mission is to offer young musicians an exceptional educational experience by providing the finest quality orchestral training and performance opportunities in Sonoma County. Our goal is for young musicians to develop an awareness and appreciation of great music in the context of learning responsibility and teamwork, while they participate in our community through public
performance. Students can begin instruments as young as five years old at our Summer Music Academy, and remain in our training programs as they excel, into their first years of college.
Vision Statement
Santa Rosa Symphony’s vision is to create one of the nation’s leading regional symphony orchestras, recognized as a model of artistic vibrancy, educational leadership, fiscal vitality, and community engagement.
Practice-a-Thon 2025-26!
Support our education programs through our annual fundraiser.
@srsymphony brings Holly Jolly Strings to the @sonomalibrary Central Santa Rosa ☃️🎻🎶 Thank you to our quartet members from SRSYO for getting together and performing during their busy finals week 👏
🎻String Orchestra Workshop Winter Recital☃️
Sign up to join SOW next semester, which begins in January! Contact the Education Department for details.
Thank you to our SRSYO members for bringing holiday cheer to the @greenmusiccenter lobby pre- @srsymphony concert ☃️🎄🎁
Violin Masterclass 🎻 with Geneva Lewis!
Thank you Harris, Oliver, and Samuel for performing 👏
Join us for the next Masterclass on Monday, January 12, featuring the cello!
Aspirante Youth Orchestra did an awesome job on the Fall Youth Ensembles Concert 🎶 Now they`re tackling new tunes for our next semester.
Interested in joining? Mid-season auditions for new students are arranged on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to the Education Department to inquire!
All orchestral instruments are welcome to apply to AYO, especially:
🎺 Trumpet, Trombone, French horn
🪈 Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
🥁 Percussion
🎻 Viola, Violin
AYO musicians are intermediate to advanced, ages 10-16, representing schools from all around Sonoma County.
Come join us!
