Why give to the YSO?
The Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization and relies on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations to account for 75% of our total income each year!

Some interesting facts about the YSO:

• The YSO is the only organization of its kind in the north Texas area serving students in Wichita Falls and many surrounding counties, as well as southern Oklahoma up to Lawton
• Our student musicians come from over 25 schools in the regional area
• Coaches come from Midwestern State University, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra and schools in the Wichita Falls area
• YSO concerts are free of charge to the public, making donor support even more important

Without your support we could not:

• Offer personalized sectional coaching to our students during all rehearsals
• Hold two concerts each year that are free of charge to the public
• Provide our top students the opportunity to play alongside professional musicians in the apprentice program
• Bring in guest artists to educate our students through performance clinics and workshops

Ways to Give

Make a tax-deductible donation directly to the YSO

• Click on the "Donate Now" button to make an online donation
• Mail a check or cash to the YSO office at 1300 Lamar, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

All donors are listed in the concert programs during the year of their donation, unless you specify your wish to remain anonymous. You will also receive a letter stating the amount of your donation and the YSO 's tax ID number for your records. Please keep it as your receipt for tax purposes.

Benefactor      $1000 +
Producer         $500-$999
Sustainer        $250-$499
Sponsor          $100-$249
Patron             $50-$99
Donor              $1-$49

Sponsor a chair

Check back soon for more information on sponsoring a chair!

Purchase an ad in the season concert program

Show support for the YSO by purchasing an ad to be printed in both concert programs. As an advertiser you gain exposure to the parents and families of our student musicians, as well as local community members who attend our concerts each fall and spring. To purchase an ad for the 2011-2012 season, download the file below.

Become a Volunteer

As a small non-profit organization, the YSO can always use additional volunteer help both in and outside of the office.  Areas of need include:

• General office help
• Organizing the music library and copying music
• Fundraising and event planning
• Helping with publicity in the community
• Assisting at Sunday rehearsals

Please contact the office to find out how you can help!
rbarber@wfyouthsymphony.org or 723-6202