Saint Louis Wind Symphony Youth Ensemble
The Saint Louis Wind Symphony strives to fulfill our youth outreach mission by providing educational and performance opportunities for area student musicians. The most notable activity is participation in the Saint Louis Wind Symphony Youth Ensemble (formed in 2017).
The Youth Ensemble allows high-achieving young musicians from around the St. Louis metro area (including Illinois) to come together to perform challenging and rewarding band literature. The directors of the Youth Ensemble skillfully blend musical excellence with the ability to motivate and inspire our young musicians. Our goal is to fully utilize the talents and skills of all members of the group to best display their abilities and showcase the ensemble’s talents and strengths as well as offer a meaningful educational experience, while still maintaining a fun and enjoyable atmosphere during weekly rehearsals.
Membership is open to students ages 14-23 actively participating in their high school's or college band or orchestra program who meet the following criteria:
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High school students who qualified for their MMEA or ILMEA district honor band, or have been a past participant in previous STLWS Youth Ensembles are automatically accepted
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High school students who did not participate in MMEA or ILMEA honor bands may submit a recorded audition for consideration
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College students who are active in their college band/orchestra program are automatically accepted
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Past members of the Saint Louis Wind Symphony Youth Ensemble
Audition materials to be sent after registering but will be excerpts from MO/IL district band materials.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 6th, 2024
In addition, we will award the annual "Saint Louis Wind Symphony Legacy" student scholarship at the concert in (more information below).
Click Here to Register for the SLWS Youth Ensemble
2024- 2025 SLWS Youth Ensemble Schedule
Concert #1 Rehearsals: Collinsville High School
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Sunday, November 3rd, 4:30-6:00pm
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Sunday, November 10th, 4:30-6:00pm
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Sunday, November 17th, 4:30-6:00pm
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Sunday, November 24th, 4:30-6:00pm
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Sunday, December 1st, 4:30-6:00pm
Concert #1: Collinsville High School Auditorium
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Sunday, December 8th, 3:00pm
Concert #2 Rehearsals: Chaminade College Prep
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Sunday, February 9th, 4:30-6:00pm
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Sunday, February 23rd, 4:30-6:00pm
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Sunday, March 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm
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Sunday, March 9th, 4:30-6:00pm
Concert #2: 560 Music Center
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Sunday, March 16th, 3:00pm
Saint Louis Wind Symphony Legacy Scholarship
One of the most pressing needs in higher education today is funding for scholarships. Scholarships allow deserving students to attain their educational goals, meet their professional objectives and succeed to their fullest ability. This talent-based scholarship will help those participating in a collegiate band program offset some of the costs associated with earning a degree. The St. Louis Wind Symphony continues to support music education by offering this $500 scholarship annually to a member of the Youth Ensemble. This scholarship is financed through contributions by individual donors and contributions in honor of Sam Goldstein and Faye Siegel. The 2023-2024 recipient will be announced at the Youth Ensemble concert.
Legacy Scholarship Recipient 2022-2023
Alyssa Harry
St. Charles, MO