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2025-2026 FWSO Youth Council

Grades 9 to 12

 

Join the new FWSO Youth Council! 

Members will have a unique chance to explore nonprofit arts management, build leadership skills through volunteer service, and attend rehearsals and concerts.  As a Youth Council member, you will act as an ambassador and have the opportunity to work on a project that impacts the community.

Registration goes live on Wednesday, August 13!

Eligibility

The FWSO Youth Council is open to Students who will be entering Grades 9 through 12 in the Fall of 2025. This program is a great fit if you are interested in learning more about careers in an arts nonprofit, you enjoy orchestral music, and want to be around like-minded peers. 

 

COMMITMENT

  • Youth Council members will meet one Wednesday a month from September 2025 to May 2026. Each meeting will focus on a different topic and careers within the orchestra. Meetings will be held at the FWSO Offices.
  • The first Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
  • All members will be expected to attend at least 4 meetings and volunteer for at least 2 events throughout the season. (Please note: volunteer events will be on different days from the meetings.)
  • The council will choose one project to work on throughout the season, and involvement from all members will be required.
  • The Youth Council members understand the nature and time commitment of the program and that its success depends on full participation by each member.

 

application

The application will go live on August 13th! 

 

Questions?

If you have questions regarding open rehearsals, please email our Education department.