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.
Upcoming Akron Youth Orchestra Concerts
The Akron Youth Orchestras will present four concerts during the upcoming season, all at Tallmadge High School.
May 2020
AYS Spring Concert
The Akron Symphony Orchestra has made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining performances in our 2019-20 season, including the Akron Youth Symphony Spring Concert.
Find out more »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 and support enable our youth programs to provide opportunities for our students to experience educational and musical excellence.
Sustaining Sponsor
Eric Benjamin and Melanie Baird
The Stewart-Bates Family
Vivace Sponsor
William and Clytemnestra Fedak
Allegro Sponsor
JeongHoon Choi
Carolyn Mackey
Joan E. Marsh
Charles and Deborah Walsh
Jan Weaver
Andante Sponsor
Yijing Chen
Ziyi Wu and Shibiao Chen
Christina Kamm
Shirley Kangas
Jennifer and John Matheos
Xianwei Meng
John and Paige Nicholas
Pauline Persons
Michael Van Ness
Michael Williams and Heather Queen-Williams
Adagio Sponsor
Joseph Blubaugh
Marjorie Fogle
Carl Hopper
Peijun Liu
Marjorie O’Connor
Kathryn Roebuck
Gordon and Shirley Williams
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, including concert tickets, to the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s year-end concert plus donor reception
- Plus all of the benefits listed below
Allegro $250 – $499
- Sponsorship of an AYS/AYP musician with listing on all rosters
- Plus all of the benefits listed below
Andante $100 – $249
- Two tickets to all remaining Akron Youth Symphony/Akron Youth Philharmonic concerts in the season
- Plus all of the benefits listed below
Adagio $25 – $99
- Listing on Akron Symphony website and in My Symphony
- Complimentary Akron Youth Orchestras Supporter yard sign
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Symphony Office at 330.535.8131.