A Message from the President & CEO

Welcome to your CSYO!

Welcome to the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras Fall Concert at the Belk Theater!

Under the wonderful leadership of Youth Orchestra Conductor Christopher James Lees and Youth Philharmonic Co-Conductors Katie Ebert and Eric Thompson III, we are more committed than ever to providing our young musicians with an extraordinary music education and a nurturing environment in which to grow and connect in music and friendship.

Looking ahead to this holiday season, we are excited to offer our community many opportunities to connect with friends and family through music.

We hope you’ll join us at the Knight Theater when the Youth Orchestras’ own Christopher James Lees leads the Charlotte Symphony and Charlotte Master Chorale in Holiday Pops, an all-new immersive holiday concert experience showcasing the spectacular glow of holiday lights. We’ll enjoy sing-alongs, storytelling, snowfall, and a special visit from Santa and his “electrifying” friend from the North Pole.

Thank you for being with us this afternoon and for your continued support of the Charlotte Symphony’s Youth Orchestras Program.

David Fisk

President & CEO

The CSO is…MORE THAN WHAT’S ONSTAGE.

Did you know that the Charlotte Symphony is much more than what you see on the Belk and Knight Theater stages? Beyond the Classical, Pops, Family, and Movie Series in the theaters, we work to uplift, entertain, and educate our community through inclusive education programs and community performances.

• The CSO has three programs for young musicians: the Youth Orchestra, the Youth Philharmonic, and the Youth Ensemble. CSO musicians participate in coaching throughout the year, and even perform with the young musicians!

• Reaching approximately 15,000 students each season, we also have extensive school programs, including Project Harmony, “Music and the Holocaust,” and “One Musical Family” Education Concerts.

• We perform throughout the region, from community parks and schools to breweries, senior care centers, and places of worship all season long.

The CSO is…FOR EVERYONE.

To learn more, visit charlottesymphony.org