Elisha Wells, MSYO Music Director & Symphony Orchestra Conductor
Stephanie Rawls, MSYO Concert Orchestra Conductor
The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO) serves young musicians and their families from more than 40 public and private schools in the Central Valley. Led by a deeply engaged leadership team, the members are presented with the opportunity to share their gift of music in an inspiring and challenging orchestral setting alongside their peers from all social, economic, cultural, and geographical backgrounds. As a program within the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association, members also have the invaluable experience of interacting with our professional musicians, conductors, and visiting guest artists through workshops, side-by-side performances, and clinics.
The MSYO serves students of varying skill levels and is made up of two full-orchestras (strings, winds, and percussion): CONCERT ORCHESTRA (GRADES 5-9) and SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (GRADES 9-12).
More information on the MSYO and how to join can be found at ModestoSymphony.org/about-msyo.