HSO Youth Programs
The Hendersonville Symphony Youth Orchestra provides symphonic orchestra coaching and performance opportunities for accomplished students at the high school level and up to age 21. Students are accepted by audition only. For the 2023-24 season (September – May), the Hendersonville Symphony Youth Orchestra will offer students more opportunity for focused coaching and ensemble work. Students enrolled in the Youth Orchestra program will benefit from professional coaching to advance skills and technique as they prepare for a full orchestra performance at the year end.
For questions, please contact Elizabeth Terry, the Artistic & Music Director of the HSYO, at Elizabeth@hendersonvillesymphony.org or (828) 697-5884.
HSYO Music Director, Elizabeth Terry
Elizabeth Terry is an Asheville native and the Orchestra Director for CT Koontz Intermediate, Valley Springs Middle, and TC Roberson High Schools. She has worked with middle and high school students in a variety of settings including chamber groups, youth orchestras, and all-county orchestras since 2006. Elizabeth is an active performer, and has performed on violin with the Hendersonville Symphony, Brevard Philharmonic, Asheville Lyric Opera, Spartanburg Philharmonic, Asheville Choral Society, and Cafe Strings Quartet as well as other orchestras and chamber groups in the WNC area. Elizabeth holds a BA in Music from UNC Asheville and a Master of Music Education from UNC Greensboro. She also holds National Board certification in Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood Music. For fun, Elizabeth enjoys fiddling in a variety of styles and spending time with her family.
Audition for Spring 2024! In-person auditions will be held Friday, January 5th from 4-6 at West Henderson High School. We are auditioning for all Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion. Young musicians up to age 21 are eligible to join! Click the link below to find audition instructions for your instrument and sign up for an audition time.
