Our Philosophy

Inspire

Inspire young musicians to challenge themselves and reach for the highest level of achievement.

Educate

Educate through discovery. Students receive coaching from professional musicians and have the opportunity to play side-by-side concerts with the Fox Valley Philharmonic. Students 16 and older may register for college credit through Waubonsee Community College.

Encourage

Encourage both personal and technical development in a friendly and nurturing environment.

Collaborate

Collaborate with local schools and educators to develop a program that is mutually beneficial. Students are expected and strongly encouraged to participate in their school music programs. Participating in both a school music program and the Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras program provides many benefits to young musicians including experience playing a wider variety of music, development of technique and musicianship and the opportunity to work with and gain knowledge from different music directors.