Alton Middle School Orchestras

09/02/2025

Registration for Alton Junior Youth Symphony is still open! This group requires no audition and is perfect for string students that have been playing for a year or two! Registration for this group closes on September 9, 2025.

Requirements to join:
Students must currently play in their school string/orchestra program (if applicable)
Read music on A and D String
Understand rhythms/rests such as quarter, half, whole, and eighth
Maintain routine of practicing of their music (as well as school music or private lesson repertoire)
Have a weekly attendance commitment (mentioned in AJYS guidelines, attendance determines if a student can or cannot perform in the end of semester concert)

Register here: https://forms.gle/ynQjvj3K2bYZop1c9 or visit our website: www.altonyouthsymphony.org/join-ays

08/22/2025

Registration is open for Jr. Youth Symphony! This group is ideal for string students that have been playing for a year or two! There is no audition required for this ensemble.

Registration deadline is September 9th.

View registration requirements below or on our website: www.altonyouthsymphony.org/join-ays

Jr Youth registration link: https://forms.gle/TJPrgTkqYNwSaa4y5

08/12/2025

07/02/2025

THE DEADLINE FOR CAMP IS FRIDAY! STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN AYS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CAMP! Camp is for all strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments!

This camp is for students that will be in grade 3 - 8 for the 2025-26 school year.
There is a camp fee of $30 that can be made via PayPal or by check. Scholarships to camp are available upon request!
Sign your student up for camp here: https://forms.gle/EoM4HhJ9ZjZTgT796
Deadline to register is July 4th!

06/19/2025

It's time again for the AYS Summer Music Camp! This camp is for students that will be in grade 3 - 8 for the 2025-26 school year.
There is a camp fee of $30 that can be made via PayPal or by check. Scholarships to camp are available upon request!
Sign your student up for camp here: https://forms.gle/EoM4HhJ9ZjZTgT796
Deadline to register is July 4th! Students do NOT have to be current members of AYS to attend this camp!
Make your PayPal payment here: paypal.me/DonateToAYS
*please put your student's name in the note section when paying

03/25/2025

🌮It's Taco Tuesday!!🌮
Never fear! We've got the answer to the age old question "what's for dinner?" Please consider joining us for ABOB's Dine Out at Taqueria Maya in Alton this evening to support our phenomenal instrumental music programs in the Alton Community School District #11.
Delicious food for an amazing cause! 🌮🎶

03/05/2025

ALTON - The Alton Band and Orchestra Builders (ABOB) will host their annual virtual auction later this month.The Music Matters Virtual Auction begins o

02/18/2025

01/02/2025

RCO is gearing up for its next session!

We are a perfect group for local musicians that requires no audition, is low-commitment, and has low-pressure community performances.

This next session starts on January 14th. Register to play with us today!

More Information: www.altonyouthsymphony.org/riverbend-community-orchestra/