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Nurturing the Next Generation: Your Impact on the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra

For over 50 years, the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO) has been cultivating the next generation of talented musicians. This year, thanks to the generous support of donors like you, 86 young artists were selected to join the TSYO for the 2024/25 season—two-thirds of whom are new to the program. Your contributions not only make this world-class training program possible but also ensure it remains 100% tuition-free, allowing us to inspire and reach young musicians across Canada and the GTA.

This season saw an impressive 300 young musicians aged 22 and under audition for a spot in the TSYO. For those who were selected, the experience is valued at $5,000, which is made possible through the support of our donors. 

As part of the TSYO program, these young artists will benefit from intensive coachings, masterclasses, and mentorship from TSO musicians and guest artists. They’ll also compete in the TSYO Concerto Competition for special prizes and recognition, and have the chance to perform on stage alongside TSO musicians and guest artists. 

These invaluable mentorship opportunities, funded by your generosity, are the cornerstone of the TSYO experience and help shape the personal and professional growth of each participant. 

Thanks in part to an outpouring of support from our donors, we’ve also recently expanded the TSYO curriculum to include our new Tuned for Tomorrow Sessions–workshops that equip our young musicians with essential non-musical skills, preparing them for success in today’s music world. These sessions, combined with the lasting friendships and mentorships forged at the TSYO Camp, play a key role in helping our musicians grow into well-rounded, confident artists. The camp is an unforgettable weekend filled with rehearsals, workshops, and team-building activities, all working towards their first concert of the season.

Your generosity is what makes all of this possible. By supporting the TSYO, you are empowering the next generation of musicians, helping them grow, learn, and thrive. Please watch this special video message from your TSYO musicians to thank you for being such an essential part of their journey.

Thank you from the TSYO