As we prepare for the Youth Symphony of the Southwest’s 2024-2025 season, we are announcing a few changes to our program. We are proud to introduce our new music director/conductor, Dr. Jeff Quamo. Check out his bio and
Youth Symphony of the Southwest will be holding auditions for string players for the 2024-2025 season on August 5, 2024 . The auditions will be held from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, by appointment, at the Chandler High School Band Room (350 No. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225).
Winds, Brass, and Percussion will join YSSW starting on November 4, 2024 for the December concert. Auditions for these instruments will be accepted either August 5th (live) or via video submission (video submitted to ysswmail@gmail.com) by October 21. Please click “Learn More” for audition requirements.
September 16 , 2024
Mesa Arts Center - 7:00 PM
"Strings from the British Isles"
Gerald Finzi: Romance in Eb Major
Edward Elgar: Serenade for Strings
Gustav Holst: St. Paul's Suite
John Rutter: Suite for Strings
October 28, 2024
Mesa Arts Center - 7:00 PM
“ String Classics From the Young & Old “
Felix Mendelssohn: String Symphony No. 7
Edvard Grieg: Holberg Suite
December 2 , 2024
Mesa Arts Center - 7:00 PM
"Sounds of the Holidays"
Silvestri/Brubaker: The Polar Express
L. Anderson: Sleigh Ride
B. Balmages: Fantasia on We Three Kings
T. Ricketts: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
P. Roszell: From the Realms of Glory
R. Sheldon: A Most Wonderful Christmas
February 10, 2025
Mesa Arts Center - 7:00 PM
"A World Tour of Festive Landscapes"
Aaron Copland: An Outdoor Overture
Jean Sibelius: Finlandia
Felix Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture
Emmanuel Chabrier: Espana
April 5, 2025
Mesa Arts Center - 7:00 PM
Side-by Side with Symphony of the Southwest
"American Soundscapes"
Groffe: Grand Canyon Suite
Performed by:
Symphony of the Southwest
Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring
Anthony DiLorenzo: For Spacious Skies
Performed by:
Symphony of the Southwest & Youth Symphony of the Southwest