Events
Fall Season Begins September 14
The new season for the Youth Symphony will begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Faith Baptist Church* in Prosperity. The rehearsal is at 6:45-8:15 pm. Students, please arrive by 6:30. New students, please come between 6:00 and 6:30 to register. The audition procedure is described below.
Youth Chorus will meet at Faith Baptist Church* in Prosperity for rehearsal on Mondays throughout the season, except for Thanksgiving week. The first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 28. Youth Chorus will rehearse at 5:30-6:30 pm.
Regular Monday rehearsals for the Youth Chorus and Youth Symphony will continue throughout the season, except for November 23, which is Thanksgiving week.
Emerging Strings will meet at Fayetteville Christ Fellowship Church** for rehearsal on Mondays throughout the season, except for Thanksgiving week. The first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 28. Emerging Strings will rehearse at 5:30-6:30 pm.
For new and returning students for the Youth Symphony, audition music and scale / rudiment to practice for your audition is posted in the Latest News section of each webpage. All New River Youth Symphony members will audition for seating for the fall season.
Audition Schedule
Week 1 - September 14 - 5:30-6:00 Violin 1 & Concertmaster, 6:00-6:30 Violin 2
Week 2 - September 21 - 5:30-6:00 Viola & Cello, 6:00-6:30 Flute & Clarinet
Week 3 - September 28 - 5:30-6:00 Saxes, 6:00-6:30 Trumpet, Horn, Low Brass
The concert will be at 7:00 pm on Monday, December 7, at Faith Baptist Church* in Prosperity, with a snow date of December 14.
Tuition Due
Monday, October 5, 2026
Please give a check or cash to Kathy Bailey or Crystal Bennett for your tuition.
Emerging Strings $75
Youth Chorus $100
Youth Symphony $100
T-Shirt Orders Due
Three styles of T-shirts are available: the traditional black T-shirt, the funky gray T-shirt, and the new 20-year commemorative navy-blue T-shirt.
The cost is $20 each. Please fill out an order form and give to Kathy Bailey.
Winter Concert
Monday, December 7, 2026
The concert will be at 7:00 pm on Monday, December 7, at Faith Baptist Church* in Prosperity, with a snow date of December 14.