Carolina Youth Symphony

Our mission is to encourage artistic excellence in a nurturing environment by providing the highest quality orchestral training and performance opportunities to qualified musicians.
Carolina Youth Symphony

About Us

The Carolina Youth Symphony (CYS) is all about building a welcoming community for young musicians, their families, and everyone who supports their love of music. We’re here to help students from all walks of life feel confident and proud of their musical achievements. Through a mix of discipline and fun, CYS aims to create a lasting appreciation for music that our members will carry with them for years to come.

AUDITIONS

Play with Us

Join the Carolina Youth Symphony (CYS), one of the Southeast’s premier youth orchestras, featuring over 210 musicians from across two states. CYS offers young musicians unique experiences like summer camp and performances at Carnegie Hall. While auditions for the 2025-2026 season are complete—learn more about our audition process. 

2025 - 2026 EVENTS

Carolina Youth Symphony Concert Season

Gather your friends and family and enjoy beautiful music as our students perform this season.

Friday-Sunday
August 15-17, 2025

Boy diving into lake at summer camp

Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center

Sunday
October 26, 2025

McAlister Auditorium, Furman University

Fall Concert

Sunday
December 7, 2025

McAlister Auditorium, Furman University

Holiday Concert

Sunday
March 8, 2026

Peace Center

Featuring a side-by-side performance with CYS Symphony Orchestra and Members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra

Sunday
April 5, 2026

Carnegie Hall Stage with CYS Performers

Carnegie Hall, New York City

Symphony Orchestra performs in Carnegie Hall

Sunday
April 19, 2026

Daniel Music Building, Furman University

PSO Spring Showcase

Sunday
May 3, 2026

McAlister Auditorium, Furman University

Senior Honors Concert

Thursday
June 4, 2026

Amphitheater, Furman University

Lakeside Concert

Experience the Music