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A world-class musical experience, right here in Montana
An Unparalleled Experience
The 2025 Montana Youth Symphony takes place in Billings, MT from July 28 to August 3. The week-long residency has a jam-packed, energizing schedule:
- July 28: Musicians arrive at MSU-Billings and check into dorms. The orchestra begins rehearsal that evening.
- July 29-August 1: Musicians rehearse at MSU-Billings with full orchestra rehearsals led by Maestro Gordon Johnson and sectionals led by professional Montana musicians.
- August 1-2: The orchestra travels via coach buses to Jackson Hole, WY to visit the Grand Teton Music Festival. The MYS will work in sectionals with members of the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra and attend one of their concerts. MYS musicians will rehearse on the GTMF stage with Sir Donald Runnicles.
- August 3: The 2025 Montana Youth Symphony performs at 3:00 pm at the Alberta Bair Theater in Billings, MT.
Throughout the week, we offer additional activities such as musician health and wellness classes, guest artist recitals, and chamber music rehearsals and performances.
Becoming a MYS Member
The Montana Youth Symphony welcomes current and former students (ages 16 – 25) of Montana schools (including home-schooled students) and colleges/universities. Current Montana residency is not a requirement. This program is free to all participants, who will receive a stipend to cover expenses and travel assistance.
Auditioning
Information and materials on auditioning for MYS are now available on our Audition page.
Interested MYS participants must complete an application form and upload their audition materials to this website. Candidates will be notified of their status by mid-April 2025.
Interested MYS participants must complete an application form and upload their audition materials to this website. Candidates will be notified of their status by mid-April 2025.
