Welcome to the Manhattan Youth Symphony of Manhattan, Kansas !
Announcements
updated 4/15/2024
We are thrilled to announce the start of the 2024-2025 Manhattan Youth Symphony season! Use the tabs above to learn more!
Returning Musician Information
ALL Returning Silver Orchestra and Gold Symphony Musicians must complete the Fall 2024 Manhattan Youth Symphony Returning Musician Commitment Form by Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM. This helps the conductors confirm your participation and/or audition choices in addition to those that are auditioning as a new participant or into another ensemble. *Bronze Ensemble Musicians, please complete the Fall 2024 Bronze Ensemble Registration Form by Friday, September 6, 2024.
Audition Information
NEW & Returning String Musicians seeking ensemble advancement
Live auditions for placement in the Silver Orchestra or Gold Symphony are May 10-11, 2024 at Faith Manhattan Church - 1921 Barnes Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502. Sign up for an audition time: Fall 2024 MYS Silver Orchestra & Gold Symphony LIVE String Auditions
NEW & Returning Wind, Brass, and Percussion Musicians (Gold Symphony ONLY)
Submit the Fall 2024 MYS Gold Symphony Wind/Brass/Percussion Audition Form which includes musician information and the link to your audition video(s) by Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM (see audition video suggestions below).
Learn more about our 2024-2025 Conducting Staff on the Conductors tab.
The MYS Mission Statement:
The Manhattan Youth Symphony exists to educate and inspire young instrumental musicians through high quality musical experiences in an orchestral setting. Its vision is to foster commitment, nurture strength of character, build discipline, and promote performance within the context of a meaningful musical community.
These are our core values:
We encourage personal development, self-discipline, and working with others.
We value the excellence of our teaching and mentoring.
We aspire to a culture of fairness and mutual respect.
We expect a strong commitment from all members of MYS.
We value the relationship between our musicians and the community.
We strive to be an inclusive organization reflecting the diversity of the greater Riley County community.
We maintain a standard of high-quality repertoire in our performing ensembles.
