November 11: Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert Salutes Veterans

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra’s (FSYO) annual fall concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, at the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Park Avenue, Florence. However, in addition to the FSYO fall repertoire, this year’s performance includes patriotic music as a special tribute to United States Veterans. All veterans are encouraged to attend.

“We have been fortunate with our auditions this season and found very talented musicians to replace those who graduated our program,” said Dr. Terry Roberts, Music Director of the Florence Symphony Orchestra. “It’s always heart-warming to witness our youth orchestra members as they continue to grow and excel in their gift and love of music.”

The concert is FREE to the public and is a family-friendly event.

About the FSYO.

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO) is made up of talented 6-12th grade students from the Pee Dee Region. The FSYO presents two community concerts each season: fall and spring. In addition, the FSYO performs an annual concert for 4th grade elementary school students at the FMU Performing Arts Center (PAC). The FSYO has grown over the past decade to be comprised of an estimated 30 students from the community.

Graduates of the FSYO have earned scholarships to some of the best schools and universities: South Carolina Governors School of the Arts & Humanities, Eastman School of Music, Francis Marion University, University of South Carolina’s School of Music, Yale University, Cornell University, and to study music in Russia. Several alumni of the Youth Orchestra have continued to perform with the Florence Symphony Orchestra 

November 7th: Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform at Methodist Manor

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Terry Roberts, will be playing November 7, 2013 at the Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee. The performance will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The concert will feature Florence's own very talented young musicians and is sure to be a wonderful performance you won't want to miss out on!

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra is made up of 35 talented 6th to 12th grade students from the Pee Dee Region. They perform an annual concert for 4th grade elementary school students in addition to a fall and spring public concert. Thom Anderson wrote regarding the FSYO, “During my week on South Dargan, I was impressed to see all of the young people performing some pretty difficult-sounding stuff, directed by FSO conductor Terry Roberts. It seems like a good sign for a community that such opportunities are available for kids. We’ll need their talents.”

The program will include works by Mozart, Brubaker, Hamlisch and will feature Leopold Mozart’s Sinphonia for Alpine Horn performed by Dr. Roberts.

We would like thank the Florence Symphony Guild for helping make the opportunities available to the FSYO kids and we hope that you will come out and hear these talented kids perform!

The concert is free. For more information please contact us by phone 843.661.2541 or by email manager@florencesymphony.com. Support our youth and come see a wonderful show!

November 7th: Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform at Methodist Manor

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Terry Roberts, will be playing November 7, 2013 at the Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee. The performance will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.  The concert will feature Florence's own very talented young musicians and is sure to be a wonderful performance you won't want to miss out on!

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra is made up of 35 talented 6^th to 12^th grade students from the Pee Dee Region. They perform an annual concert for 4^th grade elementary school students in addition to a fall and spring public concert.  Thom Anderson wrote regarding the FSYO, “During my week on South Dargan, I was impressed to see all of the young people performing some pretty difficult-sounding stuff, directed by FSO conductor Terry Roberts. It seems like a good sign for a community that such opportunities are available for kids. We’ll need their talents.”

The program will include works by Mozart, Brubaker,  Hamlisch and will feature Leopold Mozart’s Sinphonia for Alpine Horn performed by Dr. Roberts.

We would like thank the Florence Symphony Guild for helping make the opportunities available to the FSYO kids and we hope that you will come out and hear these talented kids perform!

The concert is free. For more information please contact us by phone 843.661.2541 or by email manager@florencesymphony.com. Support our youth and come see a wonderful show!

March 14th: Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform at First Presbyterian Church

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Terry Roberts, will be performing its final concert for the 2012/2013 concert season at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 14, 2013, beginning at 7:00PM. This concert is free and open to the public. Come listen to some fantastic young artists and support our youth!

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra is made up of 35 talented 6^th to 12^th grade students from the Pee Dee Region. They perform an annual concert for 4^th grade elementary school students in addition to a fall and spring public concert.

The FSYO will be performing a very entertaining program that begins with J.S. Smith's "Star Spangled Banner" followed by the "Tragic Overture" by J. Brahms/Leidig, later in the program "Kinder Symphony" Mvt. I by F.J. Haydn, and ending with the "Irish Suite" by Anderson/Wagner with many more pieces in between. If this program could quiet a hall full of fourth graders during the annual Young People's Concert you should come and be riveted as well!

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra Roster of Players is :

Violin I

Kristy Liao

Olivia Ouyang

Worth Lewallen

Emily Ouyang

Angie Kuang

Alice Lee

Violin II

Savannah Elgin

Kern Kinley-Howard

Jo Baslot

Simran Singh

Luke Sarmiento

Jovana Gonzalez

Megan Townsend

GJ de Guzman

Viola

Leila Detalo

Abigail Donato

Isabella Ouyang

Cello

Eddie Lee Keeton

Kiana Creese

Luke Jordan

Joel Baslot

Lareign Murphy

Flute

Annie Park

Lauren Fields

Trombone

Corbin Witt

Percussion

Zaveon Waiters

Bradley Saulters

The concert is free. For more information please contact us by phone 843.661.2541 or by emailmanager@florencesymphony.com. Support our youth and come see a wonderful show!

November 8th: Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform at Methodist Manor

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Terry Roberts, will be playing November 8, 2012 at the Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee in the Ingram Chapel. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM and will feature talented, young musicians that must be heard!

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra is made up of 35 talented 6^th to 12^th grade students from the Pee Dee Region. They perform an annual concert for 4^th grade elementary school students in addition to a fall and spring public concert.  Thom Anderson wrote regarding the FSYO, “During my week on South Dargan, I was impressed to see all of the young people performing some pretty difficult-sounding stuff, directed by FSO conductor Terry Roberts. It seems like a good sign for a community that such opportunities are available for kids. We’ll need their talents.”

We would like thank Target and the Florence Symphony Guild for helping make the opportunities available to the FSYO kids and we hope that you will come out and hear these talented kids perform!

The concert is free. For more information please contact us by phone 843.661.2541 or by email manager@florencesymphony.com. Support our youth and come see a wonderful show!

November 8th: Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra to play at Methodist Manor

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Terry Roberts, will be playing November 8, 2012 at the Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee in the Ingram Chapel. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM and will feature talented, young musicians that must be heard!

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra is made up of 35 talented 6^th to 12^th grade students from the Pee Dee Region. They perform an annual concert for 4^th grade elementary school students in addition to a fall and spring public concert.  Thom Anderson wrote regarding the FSYO, “During my week on South Dargan, I was impressed to see all of the young people performing some pretty difficult-sounding stuff, directed by FSO conductor Terry Roberts. It seems like a good sign for a community that such opportunities are available for kids. We’ll need their talents.”

We would like thank Target and the Florence Symphony Guild for helping make the opportunities available to the FSYO kids and we hope that you will come out and hear these talented kids perform!

The concert is free. For more information please contact us by phone 843.661.2541 or by email manager@florencesymphony.com. Support our youth and come see a wonderful show!

Attention Young Musicians

The Florence Symphony Youth Orchestra will be auditioning young musicians grades 6^th-12^th for the upcoming 2012/2013 concert season. Auditions will be held in the FMU Performing Arts Center on August 27, 2012. All positions will be considered. Please e-mail Mark Jackson at markjacksonfso@gmail.com for more information on registering for an audition time or call the Florence Symphony Orchestra office at843.661.2541.

The FSYO is made up of talented 6^th-12^th graders from around the Pee Dee region. They perform a Fall and Spring concert as well as an annual concert for 4^th grade elementary students. For more information regarding rehearsal schedules and the FSYO please visit the Florence Symphony Orchestra website atwww.florencesymphony.com.