The Vivace strings class was added in 2003 to meet the musical needs of musicians not yet ready for placement in an orchestra.
In 2005, a flute choir was added, which was split in 2007 into intermediate and advanced ensembles.
2003 – Brazil 1999 – European Tour – Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Germany.
1987 – China – Performed in Jinan, Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Jinan was inspired to start its own youth orchestra, which still operates today.