The Beginning Reading Orchestra introduces fundamentals of orchestral playing and music theory and develops music-reading skills. Thursday evenings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Families enrolling two or more students in this ensemble program will receive a 25% tuition discount. Please contact the program office before making payment for the discount.

Curb Youth Symphony is the most advanced ensemble of the Nashville Youth Orchestra Program. It performs masterpieces of standard orchestral literature and features winners of the CYS Concerto Competition on each concert. Students have the opportunity to work with both Nashville Symphony Orchestra members and Blair School of Music faculty members in section rehearsals and master classes. An annual CYS/NSO Side-By-Side Concert is performed at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Membership is open to students in grades 8-12. The Curb Youth Symphony is sponsored jointly by the Nashville Symphony and Blair School of Music. The orchestra rehearses Monday evenings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Families enrolling two or more students in this ensemble program will receive a 25% tuition discount. Please contact the program office before making payment for the discount.

The Philharmonia is a full orchestra of middle school and high school musicians. It performs masterpieces of standard orchestral literature and provides leadership opportunities for young musicians. Students have the opportunity to work with both Nashville Symphony Orchestra members and Blair School of Music faculty members in section rehearsals and master classes. Membership is open to students in grades 7-12. The orchestra rehearses Sunday afternoons.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Families enrolling two or more students in this ensemble program will receive a 25% tuition discount. Please contact the program office before making payment for the discount.

The Reading Orchestra focuses on strengthening string students' music-reading skills. This class also introduces fundamentals of orchestral playing and music theory. This ensemble gives two or three concerts each season and meets for one weekly 60-minute session weekly. Thursday evenings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Families enrolling two or more students in this ensemble program will receive a 25% tuition discount. Please contact the program office before making payment for the discount.

The Repertory Orchestra is a full orchestra of middle and high school students. They perform orchestral repertoire, and students learn how to provide leadership in an orchestra section. Membership is open to students in grades 7-12. The orchestra presents several concerts each season. The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday evenings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Families enrolling two or more students in this ensemble program will receive a 25% tuition discount. Please contact the program office before making payment for the discount.

The Youth Strings Orchestras provide training for young string students and prepare them for admission into the Repertory Orchestra. Students must be able to read at least level-one music. These groups give two or three concerts each season and meet for one 60-minute session weekly. Tuesday evenings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Families enrolling two or more students in this ensemble program will receive a 25% tuition discount. Please contact the program office before making payment for the discount.