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 2024/25
Please note that we are implementing a two-week break for Music Academy and Ensembles in October. There will be no lessons or rehearsals between 21st and 28th October 2024.
Autumn Term 2024
September 20th, 27th
October 4th, 11th, 18th
November 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
December 6th (Autumn Concert), 11th (Sutton Sings Christmas)
Spring Term 2025
January 17th, 24th, 31st
February 7th, 14th, 28th
March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Summer Term 2025
April 25th
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th* SYSO will rehearse at Wilson’s School on Friday 27th June due to venue availability.
July 4th
Concert dates 2024/25
6
Dec
Autumn Concert
11
Dec
Sutton Sings Christmas
28
Mar
Spring Concert
4
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
