The youth group seeks to promote and challenge talented orchestral musicians by providing an opportunity to perform symphonic repertoire of a wide variety of styles and historical periods. Members of MYSO consists of junior and senior high school students from Joliet and 19 surrounding communities, as well as students from JJC, Lewis University, and the University of Saint Francis.
The orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Lawrence Sisk, rehearses on Wednesday evenings from late August through May at Lewis University with concerts performed at JJC, Lewis, and St. Francis. JJC students may register for credit by enrolling in Music 160: Instrumental Ensemble.