Arts & Culture

Syracuse Youth Orchestras to perform Nov. 6

Monday, October 24, 2011, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse Youth Orchestra (SYO) and Syracuse Youth String Orchestra (SYSO) will present a concert on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the West Genesee High School auditorium, 5201 W. Genesee St., Camillus. The concert program features Berlioz’s “La damnation de Faust: Rákóczy March” and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, Op. 73, in D Major.

Tickets for the concert are $10 for adults and $5 for patrons age 16 and younger. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

The Syracuse Youth Orchestras are part of the Community Music Division of the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. The SYO is conducted by James R. Tapia, and the SYSO is conducted by Muriel Bodley.

The Syracuse Youth Orchestras consist of middle and high school student musicians from Central New York. Playing in these ensembles helps students grow musically and intellectually and learn discipline and teamwork that will benefit them throughout life.

For more information, contact the Setnor School at (315) 443-5892.