Featured Performances
12May2:00 PM

Grand Finale concert!

at Niwot High School, Niwot (map)

performing:

Don't miss our Grand Finale performance on Sat., May 12 at 2pm at Niwot High School.  This concert features two of our student musicians, Alex Fearer on [read more]

Orchestra Updates

Thank you Xilinx!

The LYS is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5000 grant from Xilinx, Inc! On behalf of LYS students and parents, the LYS Board of Directors would like to express its deep gratitude to Xilinx for their support of our young musicians and the community at large. To sustain our programs, a significant portion Continued…

posted: April 12, 2012 | categorized as: News | No comments

Duck Race Tickets for sale!

The LYS has tickets available for the St. Vrain Rotary’s 13th Annual Duck Race, to be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Rhythm on the River in Roger’s Grove park.  Tickets are $5 each.  Cash prizes will be awarded for race winners:  1st place – $2000, 2nd place – $1,000, and 3rd place – Continued…

posted: May 9, 2012 | categorized as: News | No comments

Spring Retreat Announced!

The LYS will be having a spring overnight retreat on May 4-5 at Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Niwot.  This will be an opportunity for intensive rehearsals and sectionals along with social time for games, movies, and fun stuff!  Staffed by our music directors and  parent volunteers, our retreats are a fun way for our Continued…

posted: April 14, 2012 | categorized as: News | No comments

Come meet the LYS Board

You are cordially invited to come meet the Directors at the monthly Board Meetings generally held on the first Thursday of the month.  The Board meeting takes place at the LSO office at 519 Main Street in Longmont at 7:00pm.  Consider being a part of this valuable organization, see what the Board does for LYS Continued…

posted: May 16, 2011 | categorized as: News | Comments Off
Upcoming Rehearsals
Longmont Youth Symphony
  • Saturday May 12, 10:30–11:30 AM at Niwot High School, (map)
  • Saturday May 12, 12:45–1:15 PM at Niwot High School, (map)
Longmont Strings Ensemble
  • Saturday May 12, 12:00–12:45 PM at Niwot High School, (map)
Longmont Wind Ensemble
  • Saturday May 12, 11:30 AM–12:00 PM at Niwot High School, (map)

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The LYSE strings play the Rondo from Haydn's Quartet No. 72

The LYSE strings play the Rondo from Haydn's Quartet No. 72

photo by: Jack Greene

The LYS woodwind section focuses on a particularly challenging passage.

The LYS woodwind section focuses on a particularly challenging passage.

photo by: Michael Arnold Mages

Keynes Chen rehearses the LYS for the annual Halloween concert.

Keynes Chen rehearses the LYS for the annual Halloween concert.

photo by: Michael Arnold Mages

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Tour with the Longmont Youth Symphony!

Read the archive for LYS's 2010 China tour. The 16-day tour visited 8 major cities and many historical sites. Concert performances in Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, and other cities including a concert at the prestigious Chinese National Music Conservatory. Read the tour archives →

Conductors

John Jonas

John Jonas
Conductor
Wind Ensemble

Who is in the Longmont Youth Symphony?

The Longmont Youth Symphony is the premiere orchestra of young musicians in the St. Vrain Valley and surrounding areas. The Youth Symphony provides a resource for young musicians to further develop and excel in their musical abilities through the guidance of professional leadership and direction. By doing so, we enable our youth to entertain, educate, and expand appreciation of music within the community. Want to know more? Sign up for our mailing list (above), or like us on facebook.