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Inspiring Young Performers to Discover Their Musical Potential

Since 2006, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) has been a space for young minds to explore their musical creativity and talent through performance. GYSO comprises five orchestras, a jazz ensemble, a percussion ensemble, instrumental chamber ensembles, and a youth chorus. It is the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, providing members with a […]

Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras Receives Scholarship Grant

(Marietta, Ga. September 23, 2022) Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras (GYSO) has been selected as a recipient of a See Beautiful grant in the amount of $500. This grant will be used to support GYSO programs by removing financial barriers from students who want to participate in our music education programs.   “We appreciate the See Beautiful […]

GYSO Receives $5,000 Publix Grant

Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Receives Charitable Grant  (Marietta, Ga. August 24, 2022) Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) has been approved for a $5,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities, through their Publix Charities program. This grant will be used to support GYSO in programs that provide musical opportunities for youth across the region.  “We are […]

Nathaniel F. Parker Named The Dr. Bobbie Bailey GYSO Artistic Director 

(Marietta, Ga., June 27, 2022)  The Georgia Symphony Orchestra board of directors has announced the appointment of Nathaniel F. Parker, DMA, as The Dr. Bobbie Bailey Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras (GYSO) Artistic Director. Dr. Parker will continue to serve as the GSO’s associate conductor and as director of the GYSO Symphony ensemble. The newly created […]