NISYO
The Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra (NISYO) seeks to provide a youth orchestra program that motivates and inspires progressing instrumentalists in the pursuit of musical excellence.
ABOUT THE NORTHWEST IOWA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Participation in the Northwest Iowa Youth Symphony (NISYO) builds upon the music instruction students receive through their school music programs and private lessons. Membership is granted to new members by an audition held in August/early September. Musicians must be active participants in their school music program to be eligible for participation in NISYO. The Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra provides a progressive large ensemble experience for young musicians in grades K-12. The ensemble rehearses weekly and presents two concerts per season.
Dr. Angela Holt, NISYO Music Director & Conductor
Dr. Onsby Rose, NISYO Associate Director
2019-2020 General Rehearsal Schedule
NISYO – Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am, Dordt University Music Building
2019-2020 NISYO New Member Audition Date
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Dordt University Music Building
Audition Requirements
-G, B♭, & C Major 2 octave scales
-One-minute excerpt of solo piece
-Sight reading
-Ability to tune own instrument
To schedule an audition, please email niso@dordt.edu and include the musicians name, instrument, and grade level for the 2019-20 school year.
2019-2020 Tuition Rate
Tuition for full-year membership in NISYO is $100. This amount (check for $100 payable to NISO) needs to be paid in full by September 21, 2019
“All Kids Can” is an organization that helps with assisting families pay for student activities. Please connect with “All Kids Can” for Sioux Center School District area at http://allkidscan.org/ or MOC-Floyd Valley School District area at https://www.allkidscan-oca.org/ for further information about this program.
2019-2020 NISO Rehearsal & Concert Schedule
Click NISYO Handbook 2019-2020 to view and print
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