Orlando, FL - February 13, 2026 Spring is a busy season for Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras (FSYO) as it enters the second half of its 69th Season with a full slate of concerts and community events across Central Florida.
One highlight takes place on Saturday, February 21, where an FSYO Jazz Combo will perform at WUCF’s Be My Neighbor Day at Loch Haven Park. This free, family-friendly event celebrates kindness, community, and the values of PBS Kids icons like Daniel Tiger and Mister Rogers. This marks FSYO’s first year participating, offering live music from its members and giving families a chance to engage directly with FSYO through on-site activities and information.
This partnership highlights FSYO’s commitment to “empowering its members to achieve musical excellence and inspire their communities through a shared love of music.”
Be My Neighbor Day
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Loch Haven Park - 1001 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
On the same day, FSYO’s Symphonic Orchestra will present a full concert showcasing works by Michael Daugherty, Alberto Ginastera, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. The program features FSYO’s premier ensemble and includes a solo appearance by one of FSYO’s 2025 Concerto Competition winners, Hugh Kackley, performing the first movement of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor. The concert will highlight both the artistic standards of FSYO’s Symphonic Orchestra and the dedication of the young musicians who bring the program to life.
Sounds of Symphonic
February 21, 2026
3:00pm
Edgewater High School - 3100 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/soundsofsymphonic
Special pricing available for Children, Students, Seniors (65+), and Military patrons. As always, Academic and Music Educators receive complimentary admission to this concert by visiting the ticketing table on the day of the event.
That same weekend, an exciting opportunity is available for students interested in joining FSYO for the 2026-2027 season. On February 22nd, prospective students are invited to attend an open rehearsal to meet conductors and view the ensembles in rehearsal to gain an idea of which ensemble may be the best fit. Interested students are invited to fill out this form to register for the FSYO Open Rehearsal and gain more information. Any questions can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
FSYO Open Rehearsal
February 22, 2026
11:30 - 4:30pm
Lyman High School - 865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750
Open Rehearsal Registration
Rounding out the month of February, FSYO’s Jazz Ensembles take the stage for their annual Spring Swing concert on Saturday, February 28th. Featuring performances by the Joseph Wise Jazz Band and the Alphonse Carlo Jazz Band, this lively afternoon of jazz highlights works by Ray Bryant, Joseph Kosma, Duke Ellington, and more. The concert will also feature a special guest performer, the Bridgewater Middle School Jazz Band, who will present their own set. Audiences are invited to join FSYO for an energetic afternoon of jazz.
FSYO’s 69th Season Spring Swing
February 28, 2026
3:00pm
Valencia College East Campus - 701 N Econlockhatchee
Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/springswing69
Special pricing available for Children, Students, Seniors (65+), and Military patrons. As always, Academic and Music Educators receive complimentary admission to this concert by visiting the ticketing table on the day of the event.
Kicking off the month of March, FSYO presents its annual Spring Classics Concert. This concert will feature almost every FSYO orchestra including, Overture Strings, Prelude Orchestra, Sinfonia Orchestra, and Philharmonia Orchestra. This is a wonderful opportunity to see what FSYO members have been working on and how much they have grown from the beginning of the season!
FSYO’s 69th Season Spring Classics
March 1, 2026
3:00pm
Lyman High School - 865 S Ronald REagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750
Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/springclassics69
Special pricing available for Children, Students, Seniors (65+), and Military patrons. As always, Academic and Music Educators receive complimentary admission to this concert by visiting the ticketing table on the day of the event.
Rounding out our Spring Concert lineup is FSYO’s annual Play-a-thon event! Presented by The Orlando Utilties Commision, Play-a-thon is more than just a fundraiser! It is a team-based celebration of music, outreach, and youth leadership that brings together FSYO’s entire organization, from student musicians and conductors to board members and administrative staff.
Unlike traditional fundraisers, Play-a-thon is team-based, each ensemble and department fundraises collaboratively, building camaraderie while fostering a spirit of friendly competition. The in person event will feature food trucks and a silent auction with exciting community-donated prizes, making it a festive and interactive experience for families and supporters of all ages.
The fundraising period culminates in an outdoor concert on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Lake Eola’s Walt Disney Amphitheater, where all eight FSYO ensembles will perform a free concert for the public.
Presented by the Orlando Utilities Commission: FSYO’s 69th Season Play-a-thon
March 1, 2026
11:00am
Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park - 195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
There’s something for everyone as we enter these two months of spring concerts and events! We hope you’ll join us at one of our upcoming performances, and we’d love to share more about FSYO with you!
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ABOUT FSYO: Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras empowers young musicians to achieve excellence and inspire their communities through a shared love of music. In its 69th 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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