Youth Symphony of DuPage
Nurturing young musicians to inspire a love of the art and profession of music to last a lifetime
Youth Symphony of DuPage
Nurturing young musicians to inspire a love of the art and profession of music to last a lifetime
About Us
We are the musicians of the Youth Symphony of DuPage Sinfonietta, Philharmonia, Concert and Symphony Orchestras. Youth Symphony of DuPage is dedicated to bringing advanced ensemble training and performance opportunities to talented young musicians from DuPage County and the surrounding Chicagoland area. Please see below for more information on our orchestras.
Join us and work with our Music Director/Conductor Mr. Nadel, and our conductors Mrs. Provost and Ms. Silberman.
Our Music Director and Symphony Orchestra Conductor, Mr. Nadel, brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our organization. His exceptional leadership and musical vision along with the YSDP Artistic team promise to elevate our performances and inspire our young musicians. We invite you to an exciting and enriching journey this upcoming season. Go to https://ysdp.org/audition-information/ for click the above photo to register to audition or get more information.
To audition for current or next season, click this poster or go to https://ysdp.org/Join YSDP
We invite talented young musicians to audition for the upcoming 2026–2027 season that starts in fall 2026. Please lookout the open registration in January 2026. All string, woodwind, and brass players are welcome to join our vibrant musical community!
Auditions for the current 2025–2026 season are now closed to the general public. However, students recommended by a private teacher, school music director, or the YSDP director may still audition during the current performance season. Click the poster or visit ysdp.org/audition-information.
Join our Concerts at Wentz Concert Hall. Click the poster to get tickets or go to ysdp.org/concerts.
The upcoming December 5 Concert Performance includes: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J.S. Bach, the Nutcracker Suite, 1 March 2 A Pine Forest in Winter 3 Trepak by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Polonaise from Eugene Onegin by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Intermezzo to Act III from Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini, Waltz Finale and Apotheosis from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 8, op. 88 - Movement IV by Antonín Dvořák, Minues by J S Bach, Song for UhmMa by Soo Han, Brandenburg Concert No. 2,by J.S. Bach, Double Surprise Symphony, Movement. 4 by Franz Joseph Haydn, and Polonaise from "Eugene Onegin", by Pyotr.
Our Programs
YSDP is unique among many youth orchestras by offering diverse repertoire that is both challenging and rewarding to young musicians and their audience. YSDP offers four orchestras and a robust chamber music program opportunities for our talented musicians. Rehearsals are on Mondays at Arrowhead in Wheaton. Click the featured photo for each to see details.
Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra is the most advanced full orchestra offered by YSDP, which uses wind, brass, and percussion instruments in all of its performances. Musicians in this ensemble are mostly advanced high school-age students, who either have completed or are currently working on movements of a standard concerto. Symphony Orchestra performs standard masterpieces such as Beethoven Symphony No.5, Brahms Symphony No.1, Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5, Dvorak “New World” Symphony, Prokofiev Classical Symphony, and Schubert “Unfinished” Symphony.
Concert Orchestra
Concert Orchestra is YSDP's first full symphony orchestra with advancing strings students, winds, brass, and percussion. Their repertoire is drawn from the standard classical literature and include works such as Mozart's Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro", Hofeldt's Centennial Overture, and Tchaikovsky's "Overture 1812. Anyone who has been studying privately for at least two years with a private lesson teacher is eligible to audition.
Philharmonia Strings
Philharmonia Strings members are talented younger musicians who have at least 2 years on their instrument with private instruction. The ensemble provides advanced training and ensemble experience for younger musicians playing with proficiency for advanced performance. Philharmonia Strings members are primarily advanced middle school and high school age musicians. Their repertoire is drawn from the standard classical literature..
Sinfonietta Strings
Sinfonietta Strings members are talented younger musicians who have at least 2 years on their instrument with private instruction. The ensemble provides advanced training and ensemble experience for younger musicians playing with proficiency for advanced performance. Anyone who has been studying privately for at least two years with a private lesson teacher is eligible to audition.
Woodwind and Brass Chamber Ensemble
Woodwind and Brass Chamber Ensemble is open to Youth Symphony of DuPage Symphony and Concert Orchestras students. The chamber ensembles provide many diverse music and performance opportunities lead by a staff coach. The ensemble requires an audition. Ensemble coach will review your audition video so interested parties should register for the Chamber Ensemble during the Audition Registration.
String Chamber Ensemble
String Chamber Ensemble is open to Youth Symphony of DuPage Symphony and Concert Orchestras students. The chamber ensembles provide many diverse music and performance opportunities lead by a staff coach. The ensemble requires an audition. Ensemble coach will review your audition video so interested parties should register for the Chamber Ensemble during the Audition Registration.
