Delano Youth Orchestras


Offered during the summer, this is a great way to keep your playing up and perform music with friends.
This year there will be 4 different orchestras; Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced String, and Advanced Full. Enrollment is limited to 40 students per group. Registration deadline is May 1st.

The fee for the summer is $200 (a t-shirt is included) and is due before or at the first rehearsal. Payment can be made online when registering or you can select cash/check and bring payment to the first rehearsal.

Limited scholarships ($75) are available and will be issued upon showing need. A 20% discount is applied to each additional student registering from one family. Communication with parents or guardians is required to approve scholarships.

Ways to register:
1. Click the link 2026 Summer Youth Orchestras to view the flyer.
2. Scan the QR Code to the right to register
3. Click
2026 Summer Youth Orchestras CheddarUp to register

About the Groups
Rehearsals begin Monday, June 1st at The District Church (304 S. Seneca, Wichita)

Dress rehearsals and concerts held at Friends University.
(No rehearsal on July 6th)

Beginning String Orchestra (BSO)Mondays 6:00-7:30pm
String orchestra: players with 1+ years of experience (Grade 1 Literature)
Dress rehearsal: Saturday, July 25th 2-2:30pm
Concert: Sunday, July 26th 2:30pm

Intermediate String Orchestra (ISO)— Mondays 6:00-7:30pm
String orchestra; players with 2+ years experience (Grade 2-3 Literature)
Dress rehearsal: Saturday, July 25th 4-5:30pm
Concert: Sunday, July 26th 4:00pm

Advanced String Orchestra (ASO)— Mondays 8:00-9:30pm
String players with 5+ years of experience (Grade 4-5 Literature)
Dress rehearsal: Sunday, July 26th 6-7:30pm
Concert: Monday, July 27th 6:30pm

Advanced Full Orchestra (AFO)— Mondays 8:00-9:30pm
String, woodwind, and brass players with standard repertoire experience
Dress rehearsal: Sunday, July 26th 8-9:30pm
Concert: Monday, July 27th 8:00pm

QUESTIONS OR WANT TO REQUEST A SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Dr. Wesley DeSpain
wesleydespain@gmail.com

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