Conducted by Philip Aslangul
Interested in joining?
The orchestra rehearses Fridays 5.30pm – 8.00pm
About this orchestra
Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) is a full symphony orchestra for advanced orchestral instrumentalists.
The repertoire is demanding and varied and senior players are often invited to perform solo concertos with the orchestra.
The orchestra takes part in annual European concert tours (year 9+) and has performed at many prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Fesitval Hall and Dorking Halls.
Rehearsal dates 2025/26
Autumn Term 2025
September 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th
November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
December 5th (Autumn Concert), 9th (Sutton Sings Christmas)
Spring Term 2026
January 16th, 23rd, 30th
February 6th, 13th, 27th
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Summer Term 2026
April 24th
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th*
July 3rd
*Please note that due to venue availability, the YMO and SYSO rehearsal on Friday 26th June 2026 will take place at Wilson’s School.
Concert dates 2025/26
5
Dec
Autumn Concert
9
Dec
Sutton Sings Christmas
27
Mar
Spring Concert
3
Jul
Summer Concert
Our Bands & Orchestras
We have a range of bands and orchestras for all abilities. Check them out below!
Young Musicians String Group (YMSG)
Beginner level (2-3 terms experience) ensemble for violins, violas, cellos and double basses.
Young Musicians Training Orchestra (YMTO)
First full orchestra for young players of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Young Musicians Orchestra (YMO)
The same instrumentation as YMTO but performs a more challenging repertoire.
Sutton Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO)
A full symphony orchestra for advanced orchestral instrumentalists.
Sutton Youth Training Band (SYTB)
Beginner level band for woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Sutton Youth Symphonic Band (SYSB)
The same instrumentation as SYTB, but the level of playing is higher with a varied repertoire.
Sutton Youth Wind Orchestra (SYWO)
Our senior concert band for advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players
