Kent State Youth Orchestra Information Session and Placement AuditionThursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00Map and DirectionsBand Education Facility650 Loop RoadKent, OH 44242United StatesThe Kent State Youth Orchestra (KSYO) is a new initiative of the Kent State University Glauser School of Music designed to serve the vibrant Northeast Ohio string community. The ensemble offers talented pre-college musicians—primarily high school students and advanced middle school students—an enriching opportunity to develop their musical abilities through a high-quality orchestral experience. Focused specifically on string instruments—violin, viola, cello, and double bass—the KSYO aims to complement existing school music programs or provide a primary ensemble experience for home-schooled students or those without access to large string programs. Membership in the Kent State Youth Orchestra is open to students in grades 8–12. Exceptions may be made for younger students who demonstrate exceptional musical ability. Students will: • Receive expert coaching from KSU artist-teachers • Develop technical and artistic performance skills • Perform in a high-level orchestral setting with peers from across the region • Strengthen valuable life skills, including collaboration, discipline, and time managementRegistration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.
