The Sinfonia Youth Orchestra (SYO) program is the premier training orchestra in Northwest Florida and consists of more than 60 students who participate in a variety of ensembles that perform throughout the school year.

mission

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Youth Orchestras’ mission is to provide the highest quality youth orchestra experience to students living in Northwest Florida. The orchestra program strives to create a culture of community, collaboration, and cultivation by ensuring that each member has an empowering musical experience through participation in the orchestras.

Sinfonia Youth Orchestra Ensembles

Need-based scholarships available upon request.

Sinfonietta Strings (Strings Only)

  • Eligibility: 1+ year of instruction or halfway through Essential Elements Book 1

  • Rehearsal Time: Sundays, 1:00–2:00 PM

  • Location: Destin High School Auditorium

    Tuition: $160/ semester

Intermediate Symphonic Orchestra

  • Eligibility: 2–3 years of instruction (Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion)

  • Rehearsal Time: Sundays, 2:15–3:15 PM

  • Location: Destin High School Auditorium

          Tuition: $210/ semester

Advanced Symphonic Orchestra

  • Eligibility: 3–4+ years of instruction (Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion)

  • Rehearsal Time: Sundays, 3:30–5:30 PM

  • Location: Destin High School Auditorium

    Tuition: $275/semester

Additional Opportunities

Chamber/Pop Group

  • Selected students from the Advanced Symphonic Orchestra

  • Perform contemporary music at community events

Student Collaborative Pianist

  • Must be accepted into the Advanced Symphonic Orchestra

  • Will accompany either Sinfonietta or Intermediate groups

  • Great for community service hours and advanced skill-building

“I decided to be a part of Sinfonia Youth Orchestra because I need to be able to play with musicians as dedicated as I am to music. I love this group because the conductors and members are very supportive.” 

- Emily K., Niceville High School

Love teaching music? Come and join us!

 
We are looking for an additional strings instructor for the 2025-2026 youth orchestra season. Please find the job description and application process for this position here. You may email mgordon@sinfoniagulfcoast.org for any questions you may have.
 
Membership Benefits of the Sinfonia Gulf Coast Youth Orchestra

AUDITION MATERIALS 2026-2027 

Our 2025-2026 rehearsal schedule can be found here.

Our 2026-2027 rehearsal schedule can be found here. Winter Auditions for new members will be Saturday, December 5th.

If you are interested in auditioning with us, please select the audition materials packet for the instrument and follow the instructions in the packet.

 
Audition Materials:
Sinfonietta (Skills Demonstration)
Strings Audition Packet
Woodwinds Audition Packet
Brass Audition Packet
Percussion Audition Packet
Collaborative Pianist Audition Packet
You may sign up for an audition time here:
SCHEDULE AUDITION TIME
To request more information, please fill out the following form:
COMPLETE FORM
If you have any questions, email: info@sinfoniagulfcoast.org

For more information on how you can apply, contact:

Dr. Thomas Roggio
Music Director, Sinfonia Youth Orchestra
Coordinator of Education & Community Engagement
troggio@sinfoniagulfcoast.org
850.460.8800

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