Join the music movement for our youth in Ontario California…
the Ontario Youth Symphony ia a special project of the Southland Symphony Orchestra.
Our Mission: OYS is committed to providing a creative environment, educating and empowering young musicians.0
SPRING CONCERT DATE: Wednesday June 3, 2026 at 6pm (students report at 4:30 for warm-up/set-up)
Registration for the Summer 2026 session NOW OPEN (Session dates June 17 - July 29)
- The Ontario Youth Symphony and Wind Ensemble offers music students an opportunity to participate in weekly rehearsals in orchestral and wind ensemble settings. The youth symphony program offers ensembles to suit children at any level of music development along the way.
- The Ontario Youth Symphony and Wind Ensemble generally includes strings, winds, brass and percussion players. Keyboard, guitar and harp may also participate Emphasis is placed on orchestral/wind ensemble performance skills, musicianship, ensemble technique and repertoire building.
- OYS believes that music is proven to enhance student performance in all academic areas.
- To INQUIRE about joining us for Summer 2026, Please use our online form : https://forms.gle/Wvf5vinqy7e4ZBjr8
- Our SUMMER 2026 Session auditions (for new students) will be held Wednesday June 10, 2026. Those who miss the official audition day may still join. Use our SIGN-UP LINK or Inquire via email and come to a rehearsal to get started).
- Those who miss the official audition day may still join - email to let us know!
- Our Summer 2026 Session begins Wednesday June 17, 2026 Classes (Rehearsals) will be held on Wednesdays from 4:30pm - 6pm. Session Dates are June 17 - July 29, 2026. (Concert will be July 29)
- Questions? Email to inquire! ontarioyouthsymphony@gmail.com
- New members - or former members who have been away for more than 6 months will be required to audition (for placement/seating purposes).
- (CURRENT OYS MEMBERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO AUDITION)
- We do have a limited number of instruments available for rental at a very reasonable rate.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tuition for the Summer 2026 Session is $150.
Payment may be made in person (cash, check or card) at class, or you may pay online HERE: https://givebutter.com/OYS
TO ENROLL/REGISTER - Use our online form (https://forms.gle/ZD1vkdse7YvL9q1K7) OR - email us at ontarioyouthsymphony@gmail.com
TO REQUEST AN AUDITION* TIME email us (ontarioyouthsymphony@gmail.com ). Most auditions for new students are held on our regular class day. We will ask you to arrive a few minutes early. (Current OYS students do NOT need to re-audition)
Scholarships available (inquire via email - no committed students turned away)
TO PAY TUITION ONLINE, you may use ZELLE - To use ZELLE to pay tuition, visit your online banking platform or app and select your Zelle (pay/transfer) option.
Our Zelle identifying email is southlandsymphony@gmail.com (Be sure to use the memo feature to indicate student's name for proper credit!)
OR - click the “Pay Tuition” button below to visit our Givebutter OYS Page: https://givebutter.com/OYS
- (Use the “Donate & Tickets” option located at the top right of the page - you will then see OYS Tuition options)
*AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (for new students); Prepare scales (Beginners - 2 octaves, up to 2 sharps/flats; Advanced - 3 octaves, up to 4 sharps/flats) and a solo selection of your choice (If possible, prepare two selections of contrasting nature). There will also be a sight reading selection.
DONATE to support the Ontario Youth Symphony Project (Donations are received through the Southland Symphony Orchestra for the Ontario Youth Symphony Project.)
(The Southland Symphony Orchestra is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization under IRS section 170. Donors can deduct contributions made to us under IRC Section 170. We are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. We are a public charity.)
AND…..Check out the SPRING 2024 CONCERT VIDEO! (below)
Our Inaugural Spring Concert - Sunday May 19 at 3pm at Bethel Congregational Church
OUR SPRING CONCERT was presented on SUNDAY MAY 19, 2024 at 3pm at Bethel Congregational Church 536 N Euclid Ave Ontario CA 91762 (SE corner of Euclid Ave and F Street).
