This project is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, and in part, from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Sponsoring MSO’s education initiatives.
Helping to bring MSO to communities statewide.
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Programs
The MSO believes in the transforming experience of live music. We are always searching for new paths to innovative music education programs for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Our Education Mission:
To cultivate an enthusiasm for music in children and adults by increasing access to music presented by MSO and to engage students' learning experience in music through our string program.
Program Listing
School Initiatives
Informances
Our Informance Programs are developed to illustrate particular musical concepts from the mechanics of the instruments to the elements of a piece of music, the science of sound production and the joys of being a musician.
JPS All-City Orchestra Festival
At 6:00 pm on March 16, 2016, all JPS elementary through high school string students will perform after two days of intensive and fun rehearsal with nationally recognized leaders. Teacher recommendation is required for students to participate.
JPS Kinder Concerts
Our Kinder Concert program provides access to the world's finest music through creative programming. This forty-minute program is designed for K through second grade students.
JPS Young Peoples Concerts
This energetic forty-five minute program is designed to entertain and introduce the full symphony orchestra and is offered to third grade students this year.
MDE Residency Program
Through a grant from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), MSO brings general music opportunities to underserved schools with this creative residency program.
MSO String Program
Our goal is to develop interest in playing string instruments on the part of young people at all JPS elementary, middle and high schools. Programs exist in a number of schools throughout the district, with over 800 string students in 2015.
Recruitment Demo
At the beginning of each season, a trio of professional musicians visits JPS elementary schools to perform and recruit students for string instruction.
Festivals, Workshops and Competitions
Premier Orchestral Institute
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Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra
Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra
MYSO consists of young talented musicians in four ensembles. Housed on the campus of Millsaps College, Artistic Director is Alex Encinas.
Concert Calendar
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Upcoming Performances
Check back for the new season schedule!