Currently in its 37th season, the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon (YSSO) is an established nonprofit organization serving young orchestra musicians. The YSSO organization encompasses two orchestras: Youth Symphony and Youth Orchestra (preparatory level). Participants include young musicians (ages 6-23; the majority 8-18) from throughout southern Oregon. Concert season rehearsals begin in September and continue through mid-May. Musicians are selected through an annual audition process. The season currently includes three multi-performance ticketed Concert Series, and non-ticketed programs including a Concerto Competition for advanced Youth Symphony musicians, a two-concert Chamber Music Series, and Community Outreach Concerts. Performances are presented in professional venues, communit