Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras

Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras KVYSO support & inspire young musicians to strive for musical excellence. The conductor, Dan Keller, is well-known in Central Maine and beyond.

All music students interested in performing with other excellent, committed middle & high school musicians are invited to audition for the Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras. Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras has greatly nurtured and inspired music students in central Maine. The Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony is the most advanced group attracting student wind and string musicians fr

om grades 7 to 12. They come together to play orchestral music conducted by Jinwook Park, who also conducts at Colby College and for several Boston ensembles, including the Philharmonia Boston Orchestra. Kennebec Valley Youth Orchestra, the intermediate group, is open for students with playing levels equivalent to Suzuki book 4 to 6. He has been inducted into both the Maine Music Educators Association Hall of Fame and the National Music Hall of Fame for Music Educators. His conducting career includes work with the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Portland Junior Youth Ensemble; he is currently Co-Conductor of the Mid Maine Youth Orchestra and on staff at Southern Maine String Camp. His playfulness & exuberance – and his commitment to mentoring young musicians – shine in his work with students of all ages. KVYS and KVYO are offered as enrichment for young Maine musicians who continue to play in their school and community orchestras and ensembles. Tony Antolini, director of the Bowdoin College Chorus and conductor for the Mozart Mentor Orchestra, raves, “If one were to hear these players on the radio without seeing their ages, it would be startling to learn how young they were!”. Please contact Betsy Kobayashi for more information about how to be part of the KVYSO organization at 621-4166 or [email protected].

08/25/2026

Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras 5K on September 5

Support student musicians in Central Maine while running trails! Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras is holding a 5K fundraiser on Saturday, September 5, at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville.

Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras 5K
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Race start time: 10 a.m.
Location: Quarry Road Trails, 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, Maine

Entrance Cost: $20
Register in advance: https://forms.gle/EdyyLPKCj6P9BasZA
Race-day registration: 9-9:45 a.m.
Volunteer: email Scott Taylor ([email protected])

All proceeds go to supporting KVYSO's enrichment opportunities for local middle and high school musicians. For more info on KVYSO or this event contact [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/2036446407013546/

07/22/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 Maine All-Astate Orchestra participants!
05/16/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Maine All-Astate Orchestra participants!

Join us in person or watch our livestream link Sunday, April 12 at 1:30 PM.
04/10/2026

Join us in person or watch our livestream link Sunday, April 12 at 1:30 PM.

1:30pm April 12, 2026 at the Viles Auditorium, Cony High School.

04/03/2026

Save the date!

Preparing for our April 12th concert!
03/31/2026

Preparing for our April 12th concert!

01/28/2026

first rehearsal vibes🎻🫶🏻

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Manchester, ME
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