Directed by Dr. S. Eric Hawk and assisted by Ms. Ingrid Rosen, the Symphony Orchestra of North Georgia's Youth Discovery Strings is open to beginner level youths. We welcome all violin, viola, cello, and bass players who are at least at Grade 1-2 levels (See Inquiry Form at "Click Here to Join!" link below for details). No audition required. Students will be split into appropriate levels as needed. Rehearsals are primarily held on Sundays from 1:00-2:30 PM at Cumming United Methodist Church at 770 Canton Highway. There are a few Tuesday rehearsals from 7:00-8:00 PM at Phase Family Learning Center at 12150 Morris Road in Alpharetta.

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Tuition is $150 per semester (Fall Semester = Aug-Dec, Spring Semester = Jan-May) or pay $300 in full and receive two free concert tickets.

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Not sure if your child/children should be in YDS or YouthSONG? Click here to view the YouthSONG Audition Excerpts. If they can play the excerpt, they should audition for YouthSONG!

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CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

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