Cultivating passion in young musicians through immersive and diverse symphonic experiences in Mid-Missouri's #1 Youth Symphony Program.
The Missouri Symphony Conservatory (MSC) is the branch of MOSY whose goal it is to educate and inspire young musicians through performance opportunities to become lifelong music advocates.
Designed for students with a band performance background.
Missouri Youth Symphony
Our most advanced ensemble. Open to all instruments, grades 9-12. Rehearses Sunday afternoons, 4:00-6:00 PM at the Sinquefield Music Center of the University of Missouri. Conducted by the MOSY Music Director.
Junior Symphony
Our intermediate ensemble. Open to all instruments, grades 6-9.. Rehearses Sunday afternoons, 2:00-4:00 PM at the Sinquefield Music Center of the University of Missouri. Conducted by Briana Frieda.
Prelude Strings
Our entry level ensemble. Strings only, grades 2-6. Rehearses Saturdays, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sinquefield Music Center of the University of Missouri. Conducted by Priscila Honorio.
Chamber Music Initiative
Our chamber music initiative is open to any student grade 6-12, including pianists. Students will be placed in small ensembles of between 3 and 8 students of similar age and ability.
Students will rehearse for one hour each week with a designated coach, building to a final performance at the end of each semester. Advanced students will also receive other opportunities to perform in the community!
Individual groups meet at various times.
Musical Skills and Knowledge Course
Students will be placed in one of three levels after taking a music theory placement exam. Most weeks will consist of basic aural skills, music theory, and music history, with special events and guest speakers dispersed throughout the year.
Special sessions will also include professional skills, including resume building, recording for auditions, and building better practicing habits. There is no outside work for the course, but students are expected to be engaged and participate when in class. The most advanced class is focused specifically on preparing advanced high school students to study music in college.
Meets Sunday afternoons.
Tiers of Tuition
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact education@themosy.org for more information.
Large
Ensemble+
$400/year
Chamber
Ensemble+
$400/year
Musical Skills & Knowledge
$200/year
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Our Conservatory Staff
The Missouri Symphony Conservatory is proud to offer quality educational experiences with high-caliber educators and musicians in the mid-Missouri area.
Wilbur Lin
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Missouri Symphony Orchestra and Missouri Youth Symphony
