The Delaware Youth Wind Symphony is entering its second season! The ensemble will be led by OWU's Band Directors: Mrs. Melissa Grimes and Dr. Richard Edwards, and administrator Dr. Chris Lizak. The group is open to current members of high school band programs in grades 9-12 who want to perform exciting concert band music with other talented students.
We offer once a week concert band rehearsals on Sunday afternoons leading to a concert on May 11, 2025. We're accepting applications now-see below to apply!!
Seating Placement: Seating auditions will occur either prior to the first rehearsal, or at the first rehearsal. The goal of the seating placement is to ensure proper part balancing for the ensemble. Feel free to contact Dr. Lizak at any point for questions regarding seating placement.
Weekly Rehearsals: Rehearsals begin Sunday, February 23, 2025 and continue on subsequent Sundays from 2-4 PM, concluding with a final concert in Gray Chapel at on Sunday, May 11, 2025. A detailed rehearsal calendar will be shared by January.
APPLY NOW: Fill out a short form about you, your school, instrument, and contact info. Click HERE!!!
Where: Rehearsals will take place in Presser Rehearsal Room, located in Sanborn Hall on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University.
Cost: Cost for the group will be $60 per member. All fees will go towards the following: a t-shirt for all members, music costs, guest artists and staff, and other logistics (e.g., program printing, concert live stream).
Online payments (preferred) can be made here: DYWS Member Payments
Cash/Check Payments will be accepted at the first rehearsal.
***No student will ever be denied a chance to join the group due to financial reasons. Please contact Dr. Lizak (crlizak@owu.edu) if you need assistance.***
