Welcome
Welcome to the Northshore Youth Symphony Orchestra, Inc. (NYSO). Please browse this site to learn more about us, the programs we offer, the performances we give, news of interest to the orchestra, information about rehearsals and auditions, and the staff and board that direct and guide NYSO.
Lisa Maxwell
Executive Director
Our Organization
NYSO is made up of over 290 young
musicians from more than 40 North Shore,
Merrimack Valley, southern
New Hampshire
and Maine communities.
NYSO has the following ensembles:
Membership is by audition.
The Symphony Orchestra, Intermezzo Orchestra, Prelude and Overture Strings meet every Monday afternoon during the school calendar year at Masconomet High School in Topsfield (Endicott Road, just off Route 95).
Special NYSO programs include:
NYSO Goals - Mission Statement
The mission of the Northshore Youth Symphony Orchestra is to create the opportunity for young musicians to join a musical community that provides a nurturing and challenging learning environment, promotes excellence, and serves audiences through performance and outreach.
Membership is open to all students by audition regardless of race, creed, color, gender, handicap or financial status. NYSO, Inc. is a not-for-profit (501c3) corporation and derives its funds through fees, contributions and grants.
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