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CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION FOR 2026-27
Auditions for current WY students will take place during Enrichment on either Feb. 3 or 5, or after school on Feb. 9
Auditions for incoming 7th grade and Freshmen students will take place on the same day as their Math placement exams.
Just come to the Orchestra room (188) following your exam.
Miss the audition? No big deal.
Just add Advanced Orchestra to your course selections for next year and Mr. Mascari will reach out to schedule a time to meet.
Welcome to the WYMHS Orchestras page! We're glad you found us.
Winter Orchestra Concert
December 3, 2025
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Whitney Young has one of the best orchestra programs in the City of Chicago. If you play a string instrument, and you're shopping around for a selective enrollment high school, you can't do much better than the orchestras at Whitney Young!
Whether you've never played an instrument before, or you've been taking lessons for years and have been featured on From the Top, there's a place for you in the Orchestras at Whitney Young. Participating in an orchestra here is about two things: 1) Reaching the highest possible level of skill, technique and musicianship, and 2) sharing the experience with friends, old and new. The relationships created through musical performance will last a lifetime - one of the best ways to get plugged into the social fabric of WYMHS is to become a part of a performing arts ensemble.
Our Shared Values
Supportive Community
We hold deep, genuine concern about each other as our most precious and important shared value. Our commitment to each other supersedes all other shared values.
Hard Work for Exceptional Performance
We believe that working hard to create an inspiring musical performance is a meaningful and worthwhile endeavor.
Dedication to Diverse Voices
Through creative programming, meaningful engagement, and performance, we strive to elevate all voices and learn about what they have to say.
Respect for Our Musical Heritage
Through creative programming, meaningful engagement, and performance, we explore the rich, history upon which our orchestral tradition is built.
Commitment to Curiosity and Open Mindedness
We believe that hedonic value (how much we like something) is only one perspective by which the quality of music can be measured and commit ourselves to exploring many different contexts and perspectives in order to find an appreciation for all music.
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