"The Grand Rapids Youth Symphony and its sister ensemble, the Classical Orchestra, are a pair of audition-based youth orchestras that perform throughout the academic year in fine concert halls in Grand Rapids. Both ensembles engage in in-depth study of orchestral repertoire and benefit from coaching by professional musicians. The ensembles’ parent organization is the Grand Rapids Symphony."

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"St. Cecilia Music Center’s Youth Ensembles offer a unique opportunity for students in Grades 3-12 to practice, perform and perfect their instrument of choice. An inspiring place for aspiring musicians, the School of Music offers weekly after-school rehearsals during the school year with each semester culminating in a performance in Royce Auditorium."

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