Debut Strings Ensemble (DSE) is the entry-level string ensemble for students who have been playing long enough to develop a comfortable and correct instrument and bow hold.

Serenade Strings Ensemble (SSE) is designed for beginning-level string musicians who have already played in an ensemble, or intermediate-level musicians new to orchestral playing.

Lyric Strings Ensemble (LSE) is intended for advanced beginner and intermediate level string students. All music that LSE plays will be in first and second position. This group plays repertoire at a graded Level 3 in the state of Georgia.

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Repertory Youth Orchestra (RYO), is a “full orchestra ensemble” (strings, plus woodwinds, brass, and percussion) for intermediate and advancing level musicians. RYO performs arrangements of standard classical orchestral repertoire at a graded Level 4.

The Atlantic Youth Orchestra (AYO) is the most advanced ensemble in our youth orchestra program. Students in this ensemble are ready to learn major symphonic repertoire instead of student arrangements.

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Students interested in joining the Atlantic Youth Orchestra program for the Fall 2026 season will audition on August 22nd. Visit our audition page for additional details.

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