Concert Orchestra is open to enthusiastic intermediate-level string players, geared toward - though not exclusive to - students in grades 6-9. Concert Orchestra is an ensemble intended for students who have at least some previous orchestra experience (through school or other). Students in the Concert Orchestra should have strong knowledge of their instrument and be reading music at approximately the level of Suzuki book 3.
Applicants should also be of sufficient behavioral and emotional maturity to concentrate and participate in a weekly, 90-minute rehearsal held on Sunday afternoons. Placement in the orchestra is by audition.
Participation in Concert Orchestra is not intended to replace school or private music lessons. Students are expected to continue to take weekly private lessons and participate in their school ensembles.
Rehearsals & Concerts
Concert Orchestra rehearsals occur on Sundays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. from September through May, with time off for traditional school holidays. Typically the orchestra rehearses in Lilly Hall on the campus of Butler University. Concert Orchestra participates in two concerts per year as part of the New World Youth Orchestras concert series.
Repertoire
Sample repertoire:
Blue Danube Waltz
Strauss (arr. R. Longfield)
Allegro Giocoso from Symphony No. 4, Op. 98
Brahms (arr. D. Monday)
Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48
Tchaikovsky (arr. E. Del Borgo and B. Chase)
Sectionals
Guest clinicians and master class coaches, who are
respected private and school teachers from the central
Indiana area work with the students throughout the year.
Tuition
This is a tuition-based organization. Click here to read more about our rates. Limited scholarships are available in cases of financial need. To read more about financial aid opportunities, see the tuition page.
Apply
To access the application and to learn more about application procedures, click here. For more information about the Indianapolis Youth Orchestras, and Concert Orchestra, please contact Executive Director Cara Pittenger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .