For musicians ages 13 to 21 (grade 8 or higher), MYSO offers membership by audition into its full symphonic orchestra: strings, winds, brass, percussion, and harp. The Symphony Repertoire is specifically chosen by our conductor to challenge and broaden the scope of performance experience for our musicians. Membership in MYSO of Atlanta is earned through blind auditions, which are adjudicated by the MYSO of Atlanta conductors and other professional musicians. All positions in the 100+ member full orchestra will be filled at these auditions.

For musicians ages 13 and younger, MYSO offers membership by audition into its string only ensemble of violins, violas, cellos and basses. The String Orchestra Repertoire is selected to enable the younger musician to grow in their musicianship and prepare them for admission into the Symphony Orchestra. Membership in MYSO of Atlanta is earned through blind auditions, which are adjudicated by the MYSO of Atlanta conductors and other professional musicians. All positions in the string orchestra will be filled at these auditions.

The chamber music program of the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra of Atlanta – a vital part of the MYSO experience. It is the goal of the program to educate, inspire, and develop the artistic talents of each student through the study of chamber music. The program offers coaching with professional Atlanta area musicians and educators. Students may also have the possibility of presenting outreach performances throughout the Atlanta area. Students will develop their musical and leadership skills while studying serious repertoire. The program is open to String and Symphony Orchestra students.