Youth Honors Orchestra (grades 6-12) Spring 2026-27

The Youth Honors Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble for Elkhart County string players, open to students in grades 6-12. YHO is conducted by Nathan Berkey.

YHO Concert Orchestra rehearses on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm in room MC 150. YHO Symphony Orchestra rehearses on Sundays from 2:00-3:30 pm in room MC 150. Students who audition and are accepted into the YHO Symphony Orchestra will receive a separate rehearsal schedule for Sunday afternoons from the YHO Program Director via email.

Spring Concert: Tuesday, May 11, 2027 (call time 5:30, concert at 7:00 pm)

Please note: Students who are new to YHO must complete an audition in order to register for this activity.

Continuing YHO members: to continue with YHO Concert Orchestra, you do not need to re-audition. To be considered for YHO Symphony Orchestra, you must re-audition. For audition requirements and to set up an audition, please refer to our website (https://gcmusiccenter.org/community-school-arts/vocal-instrumental-ensembles/youth-honors-orchestra/) .

This activity is for the SPRING SEMESTER 2026-27. To register for the fall semester, please register for activity [500-1 (26-27)]

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YHO Concert Orchestra rehearses on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm in room MC 150. YHO Symphony Orchestra rehearses on Sundays from 2:00-3:30 pm in room MC 150. Students who audition and are accepted into the YHO Symphony Orchestra will receive a separate rehearsal schedule for Sunday afternoons from the YHO Program Director via email.

Activity Category

Instrumental

Grades

6th - 12th

Location

Music Center 150

Instructor

Nathan Berkey

Sessions

13

Schedule

From: Feb 1 2027 to May 10 2027

Every Tuesday: 6:30pm to 7:30pm