Youth Orchestras
Akron Youth Symphony
The Akron Youth Symphony (AYS) 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.
Upcoming Akron Youth Orchestra Concerts
The Akron Youth Orchestras will present four concerts during the upcoming season.
May 2019
AYS Spring Concert
The Akron Youth Symphony and Music Director Eric Benjamin will present their Spring Concert on May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Tallmadge High School Auditorium.
Find out more »Sponsorship Opportunities
Our thanks to the many generous individuals, companies and foundations whose gifts and support enable the Akron Youth Symphony and Akron Youth Philharmonic to provide opportunities for our students to experience educational and musical excellence.
Sustaining Sponsor
Eric Benjamin and Melanie Baird
Mark and Theresa Lerner
Stewart-Bates Family
Vivace Sponsor
William and Era Fedak
Chris and Stephanie John
Allegro Sponsor
JeongHoon Choi and Bella Jung
James E. and Carolyn A. Mackey
Joan Marsh
Charles Michael Walsh
Andante Sponsor
Maher Atwah
Patrick Gallagher
Ken and Ann Jonas
Christina Kamm
Shirley Kangas
Jennifer and John Matheos
Carey X. Meng
John and Paige Nicholas
Matthew and Brenda Oatley
Pauline Persons
Chuck and Pam Reitz
Qiang Song
Paul Stager and Laura Uhl
Michael and Heather Williams
Howard Zhang and Yijing Chen
Adagio Sponsor
Anonymous
Joseph and Kathleen Blubaugh
Grace Cumberlidge
Marjorie Fogle
Marjorie & Michael O’Connor
Ingrid Palmiero-Massell
Sponsorships carry a variety of benefits and are available at the following levels:
Sustaining Sponsor $1,000+
- Recognition at the concert
- Recognition on all event signage and program page in My Symphony
- Recognition on all press and promotions
- Plus all of the benefits listed below
Vivace $500 – $999
- Invitation to Akron Symphony Orchestra year-end concert plus donor reception
- Plus all of the benefits listed below
Allegro $250 – $499
- Blue Chair sponsorship of an AYS/AYP musician
- Plus all of the benefits listed below
Andante $100 – $249
- Two season subscriptions to Akron Youth Symphony/Akron Youth Philharmonic
- Plus all of the benefits listed below
Adagio $25 – $99
- Listing on Akron Symphony website and in My Symphony
- Complimentary Akron Youth Orchestras yard sign
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Executive Director Paul Jarrett at 330.535.8131.