The Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra is an exciting division of Orchestras Mississauga that offers music education and performance opportunities to young classical musicians. Led by Music Director and Conductor Maestro Denis Mastromonaco, the MSYO has quickly established itself as Mississauga’s foremost youth orchestra.
MSYO
The MSYO
2023/24 Season
The MSYO is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2023/24 Season. The MSYO will run two ensembles this coming season: Sinfonia and the Symphony Orchestra.
Sinfonia
Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
- Recommended ages 10 to 14 years.
- Experience level: intermediate knowledge of the instrument, some previous ensemble experience is recommended.
- Outcome: to learn the musical and ensemble skills necessary to progress to the Symphony Orchestra
- Sinfonia will rehearse on their own as well as perform with the Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
Winds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
Brass: French horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Percussion: Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass drum, Cymbals, Mallets, Piano
Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
- Recommended ages 14 to 21 years
- Experience level: intermediate to advanced knowledge of the instrument, some previous orchestral experience required
- Outcome: to provide young musicians exposure to symphonic music in a professional and educational environment
Schedule
Rehearsals are held in the Living Arts Centre on Monday evenings from 7:00pm – 9:30pm, from September to May.
Our four main-series concerts take place in Hammerson Hall at the Living Arts Centre. Additional outreach concerts are added to the schedule as they become available.
Application
Fill out the MSYO Application Form here. Once admitted to the program, you will receive the 2023-24 season schedule, information on how to pay your fee, and a Google Classroom Code. For more information, email MSYO Coordinator Susan Grohmann at susan@mississaugasymphony.ca
Tuition Fee
Tuition fees include all rehearsals, concerts, sheet music, coaching, MSYO golf shirt, resource material, and two complimentary tickets to every MSYO concert.
Fees will be collected upon notice of acceptance.
Concerts
SYMPHONIC BRILLIANCE
Sunday, November 12 – 3pm – Hammerson Hall
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 16 – 4pm & 7:30pm – Hammerson Hall
MASTERFUL MARCHES
Sunday, March 3 – 3pm – Hammerson Hall
AN MSYO CELEBRATION – 10th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Sunday, May 5 – 3pm – Hammerson Hall
