The Shasta Youth Orchestra is now entering its ninth season under the direction of Dr. Richard Fiske. The Orchestra is a course offering of Shasta College, and affiliated with the Shasta Symphony Orchestra. Because of this affiliation, the Shasta Youth Orchestra is a college course for .5 units; as such, students not only gain the opportunity to perform in a quality orchestral setting, they also may earn college credit prior to graduating from high school.
We are always looking for new members; so, if you play a musical instrument well (especially a string instrument), read music, and live within driving distance of Redding, California, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Dr. Fiske at rfiske@shastacollege.edu
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide young music students the opportunity to participate in a performing ensemble that includes regular and frequent rehearsals in an educational setting alongside performers of the highest caliber. The objectives for this orchestra are:
Develop instrumental and performance skills.
Develop interested and discriminating listeners.
Develop music appreciation through study and performance of quality orchestral literature as well as general music education.
Provide an opportunity for students from community-wide schools and diverse educational backgrounds to work together.