Our Mission
As Utah's first youth orchestra, founded in 1957, Utah Youth Orchestras and Ensembles have nurtured thousands of talented musicians ages 12-21 with coaching and development by the area's finest professional conductors and musicians. Since 1986, Music Director and Conductor Barbara Scowcroft's vision has been to educate and inspire young musicians through exceptional ensemble training and performance opportunities in classical music.
Seek Beauty
Gifted UYO&E musicians, professional conductors, and professional musician/coaches strive for beauty, integrity, and artistic excellence through musical expression and performance opportunities.
Our Orchestras and Programs
UYO&E musicians collaborate to create balance and harmony while promoting these ideals throughout the community.
Create Harmony
Events
2022-2023 Season Concert Information
Utah Youth Symphony
Spring Concert
Saturday, May 6, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Abravanel Hall
Utah Youth Junior Symphony
Spring Concert
Saturday, May 6, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Abravanel Hall
Utah Youth Philharmonic
Spring Concert
Saturday, May 6, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Abravanel Hall
Scatter Joy
UYO&E enhances lives by contributing to an enduring legacy of joyful, passionate, musical distinction and music appreciation across all generations, especially among future generations of musicians, audiences, and patrons of the arts.
Updates
Weekly Updates and Information
Weekly Rehearsals February 3-4
U-Phil–Regular rehearsal from 4:00-6:30 p.m. in Room 272 at the School of Music. UYSO–Regular rehearsal from 9:00-11:30 a.m. in Room 272 at the School of Music. UYJSO–No rehearsal this week. Thanks for a great concert last weekend!