Featured Performances
2Oct7:30 PM

Joint performance with Boulder Symphony Orchestra

at First Presbyterian Church, Boulder (map)

performing:
Longmont Youth Symphony

The Longmont Youth Symphony joins the Boulder Symphony for its inaugural concert.
  • Beethoven Symphony no. 1
  • Haydn Symphony no. 90
  • Mozart Symphony no. 32
  • The American Premiere of Chip Michael’s ‘You Can’t Catch Rabbits with Drums’  from his First Symphony
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30Oct2:00 PM

Fall performance

at Longmont High School, Longmont (map)

performing:
Longmont Youth Symphony
Longmont Junior Youth Symphony

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20Nov1:00 PM

Notes & Noodles

at Moose Lodge, Longmont (map)

performing:
Longmont Youth Symphony
Longmont Junior Youth Symphony

Join the LYS musicians for an afternoon of music and pasta!  Tickets discounted if paid in advance although tickets are available at the door.  Dessert auction following the meal! [read more]

Orchestra Updates

Schedule your audition now!

All LYS orchestras are currently auditioning musicians of all instruments for the 2010-2011 season.  Auditions will take place  Continued…

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New Board Members Needed!

The Longmont Youth Symphony has a few available spaces on its Board of Directors.  Qualified applicants come from all areas of interest, including parents of musicians, musicians themselves, teachers and professionals representing various aspects of the business world.  Expectations include  Continued…

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Upcoming Rehearsals
Longmont Youth Symphony
  • Saturday Sep 11, 9:00–11:30 AM at Silver Creek High School, Longmont (map)
  • Saturday Sep 18, 9:00–11:30 AM at Silver Creek High School, Longmont (map)
  • Saturday Sep 25, 9:00–11:30 AM at Silver Creek High School, Longmont (map)
  • Thursday Sep 30, 6:30–8:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, Boulder (map)
Longmont Junior Youth Symphony
  • Saturday Sep 11, 9:00–10:30 AM at Silver Creek High School, Longmont (map)
  • Saturday Sep 18, 9:00–10:30 AM at Silver Creek High School, Longmont (map)
  • Saturday Sep 25, 9:00–10:30 AM at Silver Creek High School, Longmont (map)
  • Saturday Oct 2, 9:00–10:30 AM at Silver Creek High School, Longmont (map)
Longmont Wind Ensemble
  • Saturday Jan 8, 10:45–11:30 AM at Silver Creek High School, Longmont (map)

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Conductor Danielle Crisman introduces Conductor Keynes Chen for the finale of the 2010 concert season.

Conductor Danielle Crisman introduces Conductor Keynes Chen for the finale of the 2010 concert season.

photo by: Michael Arnold Mages

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

Audition for the LYS

The LYS helps young musicians to develop their musical abilities through the guidance of professional leadership and direction. Auditions for the 2010–11 season are held through October 9.
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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.