Junior Youth Orchestras

The AMP Youth Orchestras are the most advanced instrumental ensembles at AMP and are designed for young musicians in middle and high school who are already experienced performers.

Performing both standard symphonic music and musical genres representing the culture of the communities we serve, it is our goal for the AMP Youth Orchestras to become one of the top youth training orchestra programs in the country.

The AMP Youth Orchestras consist of three ensembles: Junior Youth Orchestra I, Junior Youth Orchestra II, and Senior Youth Orchestra. The Senior Youth Orchestra performs national and internationally, including a recent Spring Break trip and artistic exchange to Ottawa, Canada.

• All ensembles include: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, orchestral percussion.

Junior Youth Orchestras I and II are beginner and intermediate ensembles, respectively, performing music from Level 2 – Level 4.

6th – 8th graders should apply to audition for Junior Youth Orchestra I or Junior Youth Orchestra II. Beginner to intermediate players should audition for Junior Youth Orchestra I. Those comfortable playing late intermediate music may audition for Junior Youth Orchestra II.

Should a student be in between levels, they may be offered the opportunity to perform limited pieces with a more advanced ensemble.

9th – 12th graders should apply to audition for Senior Youth Orchestra. These players should be comfortable performing advanced music, both string and full symphonic works. 9th – 12th graders who are not comfortable with the Senior Orchestra audition materials may audition for the Junior Youth Orchestra using the Junior Youth Orchestra audition requirements.

9th – 12th graders who are not placed in the Senior Youth Orchestra may be offered the opportunity to perform with one of the Junior Youth Orchestra ensembles.

Registration Fee: $50/child/year ($25 for siblings)

Tuition: Thanks to our generous donors, all participants receive a full scholarship covering tuition fees.

Members of the Junior Youth Orchestras have access to AMP’s College & Career Services.

Class Schedule: Starting September 2026 TBA

AMP Center for Performance & Education 883 Dill Ave SW Atlanta, GA 30310 (attendance is required for both days)