Join the music movement for our youth in Ontario California… the Ontario Youth Symphony, a special project of the Southland Symphony Orchestra.

The Ontario Youth Symphony and Wind Ensemble will offer music students an opportunity to participate in weekly rehearsals in orchestral and wind ensemble settings. The youth symphony program has several ensembles to suit children at any level of music development along the way.
The Ontario Youth Symphony and Wind Ensemble generally includes strings, winds, brass and percussion players. Keyboard, guitar and harp may also participate Emphasis is placed on orchestral/wind ensemble performance skills, musicianship, ensemble technique and repertoire building.
OYS believes that music is proven to enhance student performance in all academic areas.

We are happy to announce that our SPRING 2026 session signups are live

Spring Session dates: Feb 4 - May 27, 2026 (tuition $180 ). Note 2nd student in family receives 10% discount.

Classes/Rehearsals are held at Bethel Congregational Church (536 N Euclid Ave Ontario CA 91762) session. Our class/rehearsal day is Wednesdays (4:30 - 5:45pm) (Parking is behind the church. Entrance is up the ramp to the back door)
Full rehearsal sessions began Wednesday February 4, 2026. Sessions continue through May 27th.
Location: - Bethel Congregational Church 536 N Euclid Ave Ontario CA 91762 (SE corner of Euclid Ave and F Street)
OUR OFFICIAL CONCERT DATE will be announced soon
AUDITIONS: simply inquire via email (ontarioyouthsymphony@gmail.com ). We will reply to your email with a time slot… and fill out the Google Form (link below) to send us your student info. Returning students are not required to audition to join, bet we may have placement auditions during the first official class. (NOTE: Current OYS students do NOT need to re-audition)

Tuition:

Spring 2026 Session - $180
Scholarships available (inquire via email - no committed students turned away).

To pay tuition online, (or even provide a scholarship) use the “Donate & Tickets” option located at the top right of this page, choose the "Ticket" or tickets that apply for you (the tickets are the tuition categories).

HOW TO ENROLL/Register: Please send us your information in advance (This will help us to be ready for you!). Fill out our OYS GOOGLE FORM

The form will provide important information to us - like your student's name, instrument, age, experience, etc.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE FORM, JUST COME TO THE CLASS AND WE WILL PROVIDE A PAPER FORM FOR YOU.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (for new students); Prepare scales (Beginners - 2 octaves, up to 2 sharps/flats; Advanced - 3 octaves, up to 4 sharps/flats) and a solo selection of your choice (If possible, prepare two selections of contrasting nature). There will also be a sight reading selection.

DONATE to support the Ontario Youth Symphony Project (Donations are received through the Southland Symphony Orchestra for the Ontario Youth Symphony Project.)

Even if you are not enrolling, you may donate to support OYS through this "GIVEBUTTER" campaign