Founded in 1993 under the Jacksonville Symphony Association, the JSYO enrolls more than 400 young musicians between the ages of 7 and 22, who are admitted through competitive auditions.
Regional satellite sites now offer beginning to intermediate ensembles for students musicians in the early stages of their musical instruction.
The JSYO offers the following opportunities: Usually, a JSYO season consists of three main concerts and a chamber ensemble concert given by members of the Philharmonic Orchestra.
Winners of the JSYO Young Artists Competition have the honor of soloing at this concert.
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