Our Orchestras Are Dedicated To Success

Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony consists of four orchestras.  Each orchestra provides an increasing musical challenge for our students, from our beginning group, Sinfonia String, up to the pinnacle of Detroit MYS orchestras - Symphony Orchestra.

Review full requirements for each orchestra in the Audition Packet with Requirements by Orchestra and see FAQ’s if you have more questions.

Sinfonia String Orchestra

  • Students in Grades 2-8

  • Student must be able to read music

  • NO previous ensemble instrumental experience necessary

  • All String Orchestra - violin, viola, cello, bass

  • Advanced beginner string students

String Orchestra

  • Students in Grades 5-9

  • Student must be able to read music

  • Minimum of 2 years instrumental experience suggested

  • All String Orchestra - violin, viola, cello, bass

  • Intermediate string students

Concert Orchestra

  • Students in Grades 8-12

  • Minimum of 3 years instrumental experience suggested

  • Full Orchestra with All Instruments - strings, brass, woodwind, percussion

  • Advanced Intermediate students

Symphony OrchestrA

  • Students in Grades 9-12, plus College Freshmen

  • Minimum of 4 years instrumental experience suggested

  • Full Orchestra with All Instruments - strings, brass, woodwind, percussion

  • Advanced students

Concert & Symphony combined Winds, Brass, Percussion

Winds / Brass / Percussion may have the opportunity to be a part of a combined Concert and Symphony Orchestra winds/brass section that rehearses and performs with BOTH orchestras. This may vary from concert cycle to concert cycle, depending on the chosen repertoire.

DMYS is a 501c3 nonprofit and is supported in part by the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.