Orlando, FL - June 5, 2025 - Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras (FSYO) is preparing to take over 50 young musicians on an international concert tour through Japan this summer. Before they represent Florida on the world stage, these exceptional young musicians will showcase their tour repertoire in a send off performance that is free and open to the public. Please join FSYO’s Tour Orchestra and Tour Jazz Band on Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Valencia College School of Public Safety Building for this special performance.
Following the performance, tour members will depart for Japan on Monday, June 23rd, and will spend 12 days traveling and performing across the country. The tour will feature FSYO's Tour Orchestra and Tour Jazz Band, with performances scheduled in various locations beginning in Urayasu City, Orlando's sister city. A sister city partnership represents a long-term cultural and economic relationship between two communities. Urayasu is notable for Tokyo Disneyland, while Orlando is well-known for its many theme parks, including Walt Disney World. This sister city relationship was officially established in 1989.
FSYO will then continue on to perform in Gifu City and Hiroshima. Each concert will include collaborations with local Japanese orchestras, such as the Urayasu Youth Orchestra, Gifu University Orchestra, and the Higashihiroshima City Kurara Junior Orchestra. You can follow along to each of the performances in Japan by watching the livestream that will be streamed directly from FSYO’s YouTube channel.
In addition to engaging musical performances, FSYO tour members will have the opportunity to explore Japanese culture. During the tour, members will attend a performance by the Kyoto Symphony, visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and experience traditional Japanese cuisine. FSYO remains committed to maintaining musical excellence by offering young musicians the highest quality educational experiences such as these once in a lifetime trips.
ABOUT FSYO: Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras empowers young musicians to achieve excellence and inspire their communities through a shared love of music. In its 68th Concert Season, FSYO serves over 300 students and comprises eight ensembles - three symphony orchestras, two string orchestras, two jazz bands, and a percussion ensemble.
FSYO programs are carefully structured to encourage student growth with FSYO throughout their primary and secondary years. Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras’ full range of ensembles gives each student a place to excel with peers at a similar level and an opportunity to collaborate with seasoned music professionals on local, national, and international levels. During summers, students participate in life-changing experiences of organized tours, alternating between international and national travel.
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras is funded in part by United Arts of Central Florida, your local agency for the arts and by the Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. FSYO is also sponsored by the City of Orlando through the Mayor's Matching Grant.
For more information, please visit www.fsyo.org | facebook.com/THEFSYO | @f_s_y_o (instagram) | youtube.com/fsyo
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