Grit and Grind:
Symphony ReDEFINED

The Memphis Youth Symphony Program celebrates musical development in a fun, inclusive, and collaborative community.

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Join us for the 2026 MYSP Season Finale Concerts!

Sunday, May 10th
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

1:00 PM
Prelude Strings, Intermezzo Orchestra, Concert Band
3:30 PM
String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble
7:00 PM
Repertory Orchestra and Youth Symphony
With a special presentation of the Hugh and Shawn LeSure Alumni Award

View the Finale Concert Program

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Announcing MYSP’s 2026 Summer Programming!

MYSP is offering two exciting summer programs this year!

• Camp Crescendo (June 8–12) for string players ages 7–12

• MYSP Summer Performance Lab (June 22–26) for intermediate and advanced band and orchestra students

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MYSP is recognized as one of the most inclusive year-round creative youth development programs in the Mid-South. MYSP instills life-long values of discipline, teamwork, creative problem solving, and musical appreciation in students from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

 

Our high-quality, innovative music programming connects aspiring student musicians with professional mentors, empowers alumni, engages generous donors, and enriches local communities.

 

 Our students and staff are excited to share their experiences.

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What our students are saying.

  • “Supporting the MYSP is an important way of continuing Mr. De Frank's legacy, and the unsurpassed educational opportunity the organization provides for young people. I would not be the musician and human being I am today without having had that experience and will always be grateful for the skills learned and friendships made over those six years.”

    — Michelle Pellay Walker, Memphis Symphony Musician & MYSP Alum

  • “The MYSP has been an important part of my life. It has taught me not only things about making music and art with my peers, but has taught me about leadership, and working in a team, and has given me skills that I can use for the rest of my life.”

    — Russell Wolfe, MYSP Student

  • “The MYSP has helped me grow as a musician and make new friends. It has also encouraged me to be a leader, work harder, and be more creative. I love this program so much!”

    — Natania Middleton, Current MYSP Student