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World Youth Wind Symphony
World Youth Wind Symphony
Globally renowned as one of the world’s finest youth ensembles, the World Youth Wind Symphony is Interlochen Arts Camp’s most advanced wind ensemble. Led by acclaimed conductors, WYWS presents a diverse and challenging repertoire that ranges from band standards to new works by emerging composers.
As a member of the World Youth Wind Symphony, you’ll rehearse alongside the world’s most talented wind and percussion students. You’ll play under the batons of the nation’s finest conductors, perform in breathtaking venues, and polish your skills in weekly private lessons. You’ll also forge lifelong friendships and join thousands of Interlochen alumni as part of a nearly 100-year musical tradition.
The Rep
The World Youth Wind Symphony rehearses and performs a diverse, advanced, and exciting repertoire. Each week, the ensemble presents a balanced program that encompasses marches, orchestral transcriptions, wind band standards, and contemporary compositions. The ensemble frequently presents world premiere performances of new works for wind symphony.
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