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Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO)

Symphony Hall

Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Boston Youth Symphony
Federico Cortese, Conductor
Junior Repertory Orchestra
John Holland, Conductor

Join us for an afternoon of music with Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras! Founded in 1958, BYSO is an independent organization in residence at the Boston University College of Fine Arts. Widely regarded as one of the country’s finest youth orchestras, BYSO places musical excellence at the heart of all BYSO activities. BYSO’s mission is to encourage musical excellence in a professional and supportive environment by providing the highest-quality orchestra training and performance opportunities to qualified musicians, grades K–12, while making its programs accessible to underserved communities through financial assistance and outreach.

BYSO performing at Symphony Hall in Boston

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