NISYO

The Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra (NISYO) seeks to provide a youth orchestra program that motivates and inspires progressing instrumentalists in the pursuit of musical excellence.

ABOUT THE NORTHWEST IOWA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Participation in the Northwest Iowa Youth Symphony (NISYO) builds upon the music instruction students receive through their school music programs and private lessons. Membership is granted to new members by an audition held in August/early September. Musicians must be active participants in their school music program to be eligible for participation in NISYO. The Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra provides a progressive large ensemble experience for young musicians in grades K-12. The ensemble rehearses weekly and presents two concerts per season.

PERSONNEL

Dr. Angela Carlson
NISYO Music Director & Conductor

Dr. Onsby Rose
NISYO Associate Director

SCHEDULES & INFORMATION

2024-2025 NISYO New Member Audition Date

Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Northwestern College
DeWit Music Hall, Northwestern College, Orange City, IA

Audition requirements:

Play these 2 octave scales: G, Bb, and C major
Play a short excerpt (see music linked below)
Demonstrate ability to tune your instrument

To schedule an audition, contact Dr. Angela (Holt) Carlson at angela.holt@nwciowa.edu

Audition Music

All Kids Can

All Kids Can is an organization that helps with assisting families pay for student activities. Please connect with All Kids Can for Sioux Center School District area HERE or MOC-Floyd Valley School District area HERE for further information about this program.

See the NISYO Handbook to view and print

NISYO SNACK SCHEDULE - COMING SOON!

***If you have pictures from past NISYO concerts, please contact us at niso@dordt.edu. Thank you!***

TBA educational outing considerations:

Swan Lake at the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:00pm

National Music Museum, Vermillion, SD
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm

Sioux Falls Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, November 16, 2024

2023-2024 NISYO Rehearsal Schedule

Saturdays, 9:30-11:00am, Northwestern College Music Building
Rehearsals held in the rehearsal room
(Fall dates noted with * will be held on Christ Chapel stage,
Spring dates noted with * will be held at the NWC Proscenium Theatre)

FALL 2024
September 19 & 20:	NISYO Auditions; by appointment
September 21, 28:	Rehearsals, 9:30-11:00am
October 5, 12, 19, 26:	Rehearsals, 9:30-11:00am
November 2, 9, 16, 23:	Rehearsals, 9:30-11:00am
December 7:	Rehearsals, 9:30-11:00am
*December 14:**	Dress Rehearsal, 1:00-2:30pm; NWC Christ Chapel
*December 14:**	Concert, 3:00-4:00pm; NWC Christ Chapel

SPRING 2025
January 18, 25:	Rehearsals, 9:30-11:00am
February 1, 8, 15, 22:	Rehearsals, 9:30-11:00am
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:	Rehearsals, 9:30-11:00am
April 5, 12, 26:	Rehearsals, 9:30-11:00am
*May 3:**	Dress Rehearsal, 1:00-2:30pm; NWC Proscenium Theatre
*May 3:**	Concert, 3:00-4:00pm; NWC Proscenium Theatre