Ensembles / The most remarkable in the nation.
Providing youth of all ages the opportunity to perform at the highest level.
Boston Youth Symphony
BYSO’s premier orchestra performs full symphonic repertoire and operas in prestigious venues across Boston and the world.
Repertory Orchestra
A full symphonic orchestra exploring music of the Classical period to develop specific performance and musical phrasing techniques.
Junior Repertory Orchestra
A full symphonic ensemble exploring harmony, pulse and rhythm through singing, body percussion, and critical listening exercises.
Young People’s String Orchestra
An energetic and collaborative ensemble performing major repertoire from the standard string orchestra literature.
Preparatory Winds
An ensemble of winds, brass and percussion where students work on orchestral style music in preparation for the full symphony orchestras.
Petit Ensemble
A small orchestra for string players to develop ensemble playing skills, and musical interpretation as well as, rhythm development, music theory, and practice skills through a variety of musical styles.
Introductory String Orchestra
Take your string playing to the next level in BYSO's new Introductory String Orchestra, where music comes alive through ensemble performance and deep musicianship training for young string players in grades 1-3.
Intensive Community Program
A rigorous instrumental training program removing the financial and cultural accessibility barriers that prevent underrepresented students from auditioning and participating in high-quality musical opportunities.
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Jun 14, 2026 / BYS 68th Season Final Concert
3.00pm | Sanders Theatre at Harvard University
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