If your child has ever expressed interest in learning music, the Wiregrass Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) is a great place to start.
WYSO accepts youth with experience in music and total beginners alike.
“(Music) enriches the soul,” said Tricia Marotz, the Orchestra Director. “Music helps well-round a child, and it actually helps your brain function better.”
Making music involves more than the voice or fingers playing an instrument; a child learning about music has to tap into multiple skill sets, often simultaneously.
WYSO offers lessons to complete beginners, and they have string instruments available for rent. Beginners will start with group lessons in the Wiregrass Strings.
Those who have been taking lessons for at least a year will play in the Philharmonia, and the more advanced students can audition to play with the Youth Symphony.
To audition, come prepared to play two scales and a prepared piece of the student’s choice. The student will also sight-read a piece provided at the audition.
Auditions and registration are at the Cultural Arts Center at 909 South Saint Andrews St. in Dothan on January 18th. Please refer to the flyer below.
The fee is $175 per student each semester. Ages 8-19 are welcome.
Call Moratz with questions at 254-563-6856.
