BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP in the CSOYO:

• Playing in a string orchestra for the first time
• Playing in a full orchestra for the first time
• Playing a wide variety of challenging orchestral repertoire
• Hanging out with other highly motivated student musicians from around the Chattanooga region
• Peer and professional mentoring opportunities 
• Chamber Ensembles with professional coaches
• Opportunities to develop Arts Advocacy skills
• Connection with the CSO, including:
• access to CSO Music Director Kayoko Dan and CSO Assistant Conductor Ismael Sandoval
• access to CSO Principal Musicians for sectional coaching
• free CSO tickets for members and half-price tickets for parents
• Members-Only social activities at CSO Concerts
• Access to CSO Open Rehearsals for YO Members only
• Playing in Side by Side Concert with the full CSO Orchestra
• Concerto Competition: winner performs with the CSO