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.
March 2019
AYO Side-by-Side Concert
The Akron Youth Orchestras will present their Side-by-Side Concert at the Medina Performing Arts Center.
Find out more »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
Jennifer and John Matheos
John and Paige Nicholas
Matthew and Brenda Oatley
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
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.
Akron Youth Symphony Alumni Association
The Akron Youth Symphony Alumni Association is a new program designed to keep current and former AYS members connected during and after the concert experience. In coming years, we hope to create an AYS Alumni Board to help create activities tied to Akron Symphony events and programs.
Stay Connected
If you’d like to learn more and stay connected, please contact us at 330-535-8131 or send us an email.
Benefits to joining the AYS Alumni Association
- Get news and updates about the Akron Youth Symphony and alumni opportunities
- Invitations to AYS and Akron Symphony Orchestra concerts (get 1 free ticket just for joining now!)
- Invitations to an AYS alumni pre-concert reception
- Chance to participate in an AYS alumni concert
- Opportunity to assist and mentor current AYS members
- No cost to join
Tell Us Your Story
What are your memories of playing with AYS? What impact did it have on you? Do you still play an instrument? Where has life taken you? Send us your story.
More ways to stay connected
- Like the Akron Youth Symphony on Facebook
- Follow the Akron Symphony on Twitter
- Contact us via email with any additional questions or to get involved now