The Elite Strings Youth Orchestra Program was founded by Adriana Linares, as a venue to fulfill her desire to provide exceptional mentoring and performance opportunities to students in her private lessons program, as well as to talented young musicians she met through the Dali Quartet Chamber Music Camp & Festival, conducted at the Community Conservatory, and through her involvement with the North Penn Youth Orchestra and the Bridle Path/Montgomery Select String Ensemble programs.

Why join the ESYO Program?

1. 1.Students get to perform side by side with professional players, members of the Dali Quartet and Elite Strings Faculty.
   

2. 2.In addition to performing the standard classical literature, students will be exposed to an international repertoire, performing music from other musical genres and styles such as Jazz, Latin, and Middle Eastern music.
   

3. 3.VIP access to master classes and workshops by renown international guest artists (offered only to ESYO and Elite Strings Private students)
   

4. 4.String Sectionals, Chamber Music readings, and theory sessions will be part of the weekly Ensemble and Orchestra rehearsals,
   

5. 5.Because you will have a great time playing music with others!
   

MISSION

The ESYO program offers a Holistic String Performance Plan tailored to enhance the development of young musicians. Along with private lessons, the orchestral training is committed to provide the instruction and experience necessary to achieve the highest level of performance. In addition, it is the objective of the ESYO staff to help young musicians grow as integral members of an ensemble, while developing a unique perspective and appreciation of a wide variety of classical, jazz, and Latin American repertoire.

Performance Opportunities

The orchestras and ensembles will perform a winter, spring and summer concert at the Lansdale Center for the Performing Arts. Additional performances such as fundraisers, community outreach events, retirement home visits, adjudications, and outdoor concert series events may be scheduled.  A detailed schedule of performances will be provided at the  welcome meeting. Future plans include attending conferences, conferences, festivals, and tours. 

Pre-College Ensemble

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be held at the North Penn Church of Christ, located at 300 North Wales Road in North Wales, Pennsylvania.

Junior String Ensemble (ages 7-11):

Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Intermediate String Youth Orchestra (ages 12-15):

Monday evenings from 6:15-8:15pm

Pre-College String Ensemble:

Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm-6:30pm

All ESYO members are expected to prepare their music at home for each rehearsal. Members should bring their own music stand, music, and pencil to each rehearsal. Regular rehearsals start September 14th

Membership  Qualifications

The ESYO program accommodates students ranging from elementary school through high school. Junior Division students are required to have at least one year of private instruction, Intermediate/Pre-college students are required a minimum of three years of private instruction. Private auditions required. CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION INFORMATION

Attendance

When joining the ESYO, members are expected to make this group a      priority. Attendance is expected at all rehearsals, performances and events. Members are allowed a maximum of three absences, one of which may be unexcused. An absence will be excused for illness or family emergency.

Membership Dues

Registration Fee: $35

Annual Tuition:

$400 (Junior String Ensemble)

$450 (Intermediate Strings Youth Orchestra)

$425 (Pre-College Ensemble)

Financial aid and payment installments are available. Registration fee is waived for current Elite Strings private students.