THE YSO CONGRATULATES our 2007 Concerto Competition winner, DANIEL LEE. Through the generosity of the Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Foundation, the YSO was able to provide a $500.00 prize to Daniel for his winning performance. Daniel played the 1st Movement of the Mendelssohn Concerto in E Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 64.

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The Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra is committed to educating the community on the value and joy of classical music.

As children are the future of our community, the YSO recognizes the opportunity to inspire children to learn about and enjoy classical music. In this end, the YSO decicates one of its regular season concerts to the children of the Ypsilanti area. The children's concert program is designed to educate and excite our little ones with first class performances and an interactive format.

We are also very happy to offer an annual Concerto Competition. Any classical performer under the age of 18 in the Ypsilanti area is eligible to compete in the competition. The winner of the competition is then eligible to perform his or her piece with the orchestra at the children's concert.

THE YSO CONGRATULATES our 2008 Concerto Competition winner, KEVIN LEE. Through the generosity of the Luck’s Music Library, the YSO was able to provide a $500.00 prize to Kevin for his winning performance. Kevin played the 1st Movement of the Brahms Concerto No. 2 in B flat major for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 83.

Click here to hear Kevin's performance.