Mission :
Carolina Youth Symphony is an independent, non-profit youth orchestra, registered in the State of South Carolina, which exists to provide an opportunity for individual growth of musically talented youth through training and performance of the highest quality of orchestra literature. The goal of our organization is :
To encourage pride and self-esteem in young people from all cultural backgrounds through their individual musical achievement.
To create an atmosphere of discipline and appreciation of fine music our members will carry with them all their lives.
To promote and enhance the cultural life of the Upstate through orchestral performances, community outreach programs, open rehearsals and recitals, and open music competitions.
CYS Fall Concert
The Symphony Orchestra of the Carolina Youth Symphony has been invited to perform as part of the Discovery Concert Series produced by the Porter Center in... Read more
The Concert Orchestra and the Repertory Orchestra of the Carolina Youth Symphony will perform their Fall Concerts in Daniel Recital Hall at Furman University.
The Repertory... Read more
This is the final performance of the season for the Carolina Youth Symphony. We will combine all 3 orchestras to form the CYS Pops Orchestra, featuring over 175 young... Read more