The Symphony of the Mountains Youth Orchestra (SMYO) recruits, trains, and rehearses youth from Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. It is the only auditioned, regional symphonic youth orchestra within 90 miles of Kingsport.

Weekly rehearsals for SMYO are held at the Kingsport Renaissance Center. Membership to Symphony of the Mountains Youth Orchestra is obtained by audition each year.

The Symphony of the Mountains Primo Orchestra (strings only) introduces student musicians to ensemble playing and techniques and serves as a preparatory setting for the Symphony of the Mountains Youth Orchestra.

The Symphony of the Mountains Primo Orchestra is conducted by Wendy Royston.

Please contact our Youth Orchestra Manager, Sheila Armentrout for more information at info@symphonyofthemountains.org.