The Prestige Performance Series is a high-level accelerated weekend program open to all Northeast Oklahoma student musicians that provides specialized coaching, guest conductors, and concentrated ensemble rehearsals in a professional, energetic setting. The musicians’ hard work culminates in a performance for their families and the community. This rigorous single day series provides a unique opportunity for area students to learn new skills, prepare for advanced auditions, and expand their imaginations, all without a prohibitive time commitment.
Please refer to this page for any updates on the Prestige Performance Series; please note that all dates are subject to change.
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TYS is proud to offer 2 levels of participation for young string players in our remaining season: Ascending Strings & Advanced Strings. The Prestige Performance Series program is not restricted by age, grade level, or residency guidelines; all grade-school level students are eligible to register for any event they prefer.
All events require a $35 participation fee; scholarships are available upon request. Lunch is provided for all students and the 5:00pm concert at the Lorton Performance Center is free and open to the public.
If other questions should arise, please direct them to programs@tulsayouthsymphony.org
ASCENDING STRINGS
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Registration is now closed for this event.
AUDITION MATERIALS:
Students must complete the registration form above AND submit a video audition for their registration to be considered complete. Videos must be shared by submitting a view link below. Registered students will be sent participation materials on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Video auditions must be submitted by 10pm by Thursday, March 13, 2025. *Please note, this audition will be used to determine seating placement.
Guest Conductor: HELENA SINGLETON
ADVANCED STRINGS
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Registration is now closed for this event.
AUDITION MATERIALS:
During registration, students will be able to register for on-site auditions at their school or at the University of Tulsa’s Lorton Performance Center between March 6-13, 2025. *Please note, this audition will be used to determine seating placement.
Students will be sent participation materials on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Meet our Guest Conductor: COLIN WADDELL













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INTRODUCTORY STRINGS (November 2024 | Guest Conductor: Liza Villarreal)
INTERMEDIATE STRINGS (February 2024 | Guest Conductor: Pete Peterson)
ASCENDING STRINGS (February 2024 | Guest Conductor: Ronald Juzeler)
ADVANCED STRINGS (November 2023 | Guest Conductor: Jesse Collett)
ADVANCED STRINGS (November 2022 | Guest Conductor: Peter Markes)
ASCENDING STRINGS (April 2023 | Guest Conductor: Charilyne Rojas)
INTERMEDIATE STRINGS (March 2023 | Guest Conductor: Levi Dobrinski)