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.

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Tuition starting at $450!

Covers one full year with a large ensemble. Additional courses available for additional cost.

Scholarships are available:

Students can apply for scholarships that cover 25%, 50%, or 75% of tuition. If you are interested in a scholarship, please click the button below and complete the application. Deadline: October 1, 2024

The Missouri Symphony Conservatory is proud to offer quality educational experiences with high-caliber educators and musicians in the mid-Missouri area.

The Missouri Symphony Conservatory

The MSC is fortunate to have phenomenal instructors as well as a strong partnership with the University of Missouri’s School of Music and the Missouri String Project. The Missouri Youth Symphony is also the full youth symphonic orchestra in the area. Our Conservatory students have the wonderful opportunity to learn firsthand from profession MOSY musicians as well as playing alongside them.

The conservatory in 2024/2025 will be organized in three different ensembles, and will offer chamber music for the Missouri Youth Symphony players, as well as Percussion Ensemble. Each group will have a performance every semester, plus additional performances and fun activities - fundraisers, concerts at Lenoir Woods, and much more.

  • Fall Semester 2024

    Registration deadline: October 1

    Audition deadline: September 25

    Start Date: Monday, September 16

    End Date: Monday, December 2

    Concert: Sunday, December 8 (Missouri Theatre)

    Off on Monday, November 25 due to Thanksgiving Holiday

    Spring Semester 2025

    Start Date: Monday, January 27

    End Date: Monday, May 5

    Concert: Sunday, May 11 (Missouri Theatre)

    Off on Monday, February 17 due to Presidents' Day and Monday, March 24 due to Spring Break

  • This is our beginning String Ensemble for students grades 5-7 who are getting familiar with their instrument. Students will have the opportunity to keep learning basic instrumental techniques, while enjoying performing in a larger group with other students their age and abilities.

    Instructor: Evan Wilde

    Rehearsal Time: Mondays from 5 - 6:00 p.m.

  • Our intermediate level group features string instrument students grades 7-8 who are starting to get comfortable playing their instrument. This group is the entry level for learning everything about performing in an orchestra ensemble, while reinforcing and honing their musical and instrumental skills.

    Instructor: Briana Frieda

    Rehearsal Time: Mondays from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

  • Geared toward high school students (grades 9-12), the Missouri Youth Symphony is the only full youth symphonic orchestra in town, where students from all the instrumental sections get the chance to experience and learning from performing repertoire in a symphony setting. Students will also learn firsthand from members of the Missouri Symphony with monthly sectionals, where the musicians will share their experiences to help them develop their musicianship.

    Instructor: Craig Young

    Rehearsal Time: Mondays from 7 - 8:45 p.m.

  • In the spring session, we will offer chamber music opportunities for our students, where they can learn their instrument from the scope of a smaller ensemble, coached by musicians from MOSY. Also in the spring, the Percussion Ensemble will provide our percussion students with the chance to play in a small group, with the guidance of a fantastic conductor.

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Audition Information

Prelude Strings: There are no auditions for this group. Just come and join us!

Audition Materials for Intermezzo Strings and MYS

Placement Auditions

This year, we will hold placement auditions for both Intermezzo Ensemble and MYS to ensure the best educational experience for the students. For the audition, please submit a video to adrian@themosy.org with the following materials by September 25. If you have questions about

this, please reach out at adrian@themosy.org!

Audition Process

Please upload the video with your name, instrument, and group you are auditioning at this link:

​MSC 24-25 Fall Auditions​

Intermezzo Strings: Please follow the guidelines that you will find HERE​

Missouri Youth Symphony

1. Record two contrasting 2-octave scales; use slurs in one scale and separate bows/tongue in the other (it is recommended to play a major and minor scale).

Percussionists can perform these on any keyboard of their choosing.

2. Prepare and record two short contrasting pieces or excerpts (one lyrical and one technical), up to one minute each, showcasing your best musical and technical abilities. Percussionists should perform their two pieces on different instrument groups (keyboard,

snare, or timpani).

Our Conservatory Staff

  • Craig Young

    CONDUCTOR

    Missouri Youth Symphony

  • Briana Frieda

    CONDUCTOR

    Intermezzo Strings

  • Evan Wilde

    CONDUCTOR

    Prelude Strings

  • Dominique Archambeau

    Upper Strings Teaching Artist

  • Adrián Gómez Hernández

    Lower Strings Teaching Artist

Questions?

Please reach out to the Director of Education,

Adrián Gómez Hernández

Email: education@themosy.org

Call: (573) 607-5903