Students Can Learn a String Instrument Through Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana

Youth Symphony Orchestra Suzuki class is pictured performing during a May 8, 2022 concert. Photo by Krista WagnerYouth Symphony Orchestra Suzuki class is pictured performing during a May 8, 2022 concert. Photo by Krista Wagner

By Matt Spieker—

MUNCIE, IN—For over 50 years, the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana has served this area with string and orchestral instruction for students who are in high school and younger. Ensembles are taught by area string educators who have many years of experience and a passion for youth who want to learn a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, and bass) in an orchestral setting.

Ball State University music education students are also involved in teaching and coaching students. There are four ensemble levels that range from absolute beginners (those with no music background) to advanced players in a full orchestra setting. There is also a Suzuki program, taught by our Suzuki registered teacher, who works with 5 to 7-year-old budding violinists. If your child needs an instrument, then our program can include instrument rental. Our curriculum is concise and will help your child learn the instrument well.

You can register for Prelude classes at https://ysoeci.org/prospective-members/. If your child would like to try an instrument before deciding what to play, then you are invited to an Open House on Saturday, August 27 from 1:00-3:00 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2801 W. Riverside Avenue, Muncie, IN.

You can learn more about YSOECI at our website https://ysoeci.org/ or you can email Tiffany Arnold at tiffany@ysoeci.org if you have any questions.


Tiffany Janney Arnold is 
Executive Director, Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana.