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The Fairbanks Youth Orchestra was started by Gordon Wright and Inga-Lisa Wright in 1970 with 18 string players. It is a non-profit organization under the auspices of the Fairbanks Symphony Association. Three youth ensembles make up the Fairbanks Youth Orchestras: String Orchestra, Concert Orchestra & Youth Symphony. Rehearsals and final orchestra concerts are on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, in the Fine Arts Complex.

Fall 2023 Audition Information

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PERFORMANCES AND REHEARSALS

"When I first auditioned I felt nervous but confident. I had practiced it a lot and was ready for the audition. I was nervous about the sight-reading part, though."

-Violinist, String Orchestra

"It is so much fun! Also I learn about music and can play cool pieces."

-Flutist, Youth Symphony

"It's an orchestra that really hones your abilities as a musician and helps you play harder music."

-String Orchestra musician

"I like playing with the orchestra because it is very good music and it makes me practice more."

-Cellist, Youth Symphony

"It was really amazing to travel to Europe and have host families, see castles, and play with different youth orchestras around the world."

-Violinist, Youth Symphony

Fall Registration Now Open!