The official youth symphony of West Virginia

Events

We hope you will join us for our upcoming events!

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
4:00 pm

New Student Auditions

Beginning at 4:00PM at Horace Mann Middle School, located at 4300 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25304, entrance from Noyes Ave.  View audition requirements and materials and schedule your audition HERE.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:30 pm

WVYS Board Meeting

The WVYS Board of Directors will meet for their first quarterly meeting at City National Bank’s Sam Bowling Conference Center, located at 3601 MacCorkle Ave. SE in Charleston, WV.

Monday, December 8, 2025
6:30 pm

WVYS Winter Concert

Location TBA. Admission is $10 for adults, free for children ages 18 and under.

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Concerto Competition

Time and location TBA. Youth Orchestra students eligible. Refer to the WVYS Student Handbook for rules and requirements.

Thursday, January 15, 2026
5:30 pm

WVYS Board Meeting

The WVYS Board of Directors will meet for their second quarterly meeting at City National Bank’s Sam Bowling Conference Center, located at 3601 MacCorkle Ave. SE in Charleston, WV.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
7:30 pm

WVSO/WVYS Side by Side Performance

Members of the WVYS’s Youth Orchestra will join the WV Symphony Orchestra on stage for a Side by Side performance at the Clay Center Maier Theater. Tickets and more information available at wvsymphony.org

Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:30 pm

WVYS Board Meeting

The WVYS Board of Directors will meet for their third quarterly meeting at City National Bank’s Sam Bowling Conference Center, located at 3601 MacCorkle Ave. SE in Charleston, WV.

Sunday, April 12, 2026
2:00 pm

WVYS Chamber Concert

Location TBA. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and seniors.

Monday, May 11, 2026
6:30 pm

WVYS Spring Concert

Location TBA. Admission is $10 for adults, free for children ages 18 and under.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:00 pm

New Winds, Brass, and Percussion Auditions

Beginning at 4:00PM at Horace Mann Middle School, located at 4300 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25304, entrance from Noyes Ave.  View audition requirements and materials and schedule your audition HERE.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4:00 pm

New Strings Student Auditions/Move-Up Strings Auditions

Beginning at 4:00PM at Horace Mann Middle School, located at 4300 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25304, entrance from Noyes Ave.  View audition requirements and materials and schedule your audition HERE.

Students wishing to move up to Youth Strings or Youth Orchestra may only audition on the published audition date unless invited to do otherwise. All students are eligible to audition to move up to the next group.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Symphony Sunday

Free admission. Enjoy a full day of music from numerous local performing groups, including the WVYS, ending with the WV Symphony Orchestra and fireworks! Located at University of Charleston Lawn,  2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV.

Thursday, June 11, 2026
5:30 pm

WVYS Board Meeting

The WVYS Board of Directors will meet for their final quarterly meeting of the season, at City National Bank’s Sam Bowling Conference Center, located at 3601 MacCorkle Ave. SE in Charleston, WV.

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