Youth Orchestras
Akron Youth Symphony
The Akron Youth Symphony is one of the oldest youth orchestras in Ohio and is the flagship ensemble of the Akron Youth Orchestra program.
Akron Youth Philharmonic
Akron Youth Philharmonic is dedicated to building the technical and musical skills of young musicians and to provide the opportunity to perform in a full orchestra with peers.
Akron Youth Orchestra Concerts
The Akron Youth Symphony’s 2020-21 season will begin with online sessions that will include sectionals, instrument-specific workshops, master classes, small chamber groups, and larger meetings.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available to support the Akron Youth Symphony and the Akron Youth Philharmonic. Our thanks to the many generous individuals, companies and foundations whose gifts of support enable the Akron Youth Symphony and Akron Youth Philharmonic to provide opportunities for our students to experience educational and musical excellence.
This list recognizes donors whose gifts were received between September 1, 2019 and July 12, 2021.
Sustaining Sponsor $1,000+
Eric Benjamin and Melanie Baird
Mary E. Shirk Bevan Legacy Fund
Cynthia A. and Dr. Richard J. Flaksman
Vivace Sponsor $500-$999
William and Era Fedak
Christopher and Stephanie John
John and Ini Shin
Ziyi Wu
Allegro Sponsor $250-$499
JeongHoon Choi and Bella Jung
Katie Lee
Carolyn Mackey
Nicholas and Amy Valentine
Jan Weaver
Andante Sponsor $100-$249
Akron Symphony Guild
Mikki and Maher Atwah
George and Judy Gaiser
Carolyn Mackey
John and Paige Nicholas
Michael Williams and Heather Queen-William
Adagio Sponsor $25-$99
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Babich
Bonita Covel
Amy and John Gulas
Peijun Liu
Dottie Morocco
Maria Morocco
Ruth Weinbrom
*deceased
All donors will be listed on the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s website. All donations over $100 will receive an Akron Youth Orchestras Supporter yard sign
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Symphony Office at 330.535.8131.