RSYO Symphonic Orchestra

RSYO Symphonic Orchestra consists of enthusiastic young musicians and performs standard symphonic repertoire once per semester. The RSYO experience includes performances with student concerto competition winners, side-by-side performances with RSO musicians, access to attend RSO concerts and engage with guest artists, as well as the enjoyment of being a part of a community of other young musicians!

Honors Chamber Orchestra

Honors Chamber Orchestra is a select group of the RSYO’s most advanced students that performs an additional concert each semester, featuring more challenging repertoire. Membership is available only by special invitation of the conductor.

Chamber Ensembles

Four exceptional string players are chosen each year to form the Sterling String Quartet. The Quartet receives separate coaching and performs as a representative of the RSYO at various venues throughout the Rockford area, including in the lobby of the Coronado Theatre before RSO concerts and recruiting visits to schools. Members of the quartet receive scholarships.

The Sterling String Quartet is named in honor of Bill and Marian Sterling, whose generous gift to the RSO covers the cost of the quartet's scholarship and coaching.

Sterling String Quartet

RSYO Brass Quintet & Woodwind Quintet

Depending on interest and availability, five exceptional brass and wind players receive weekly coaching and are given performance opportunities, including community outreach and special performances.