The InterSchool Orchestras of New York offers seven youth orchestras, a symphonic band, a flute choir, and a chamber music program. The ISO Symphony is a full-scholarship ensemble for advanced students. Placement in the Symphonic Band, Concert and Carnegie Hill orchestras, for advanced-intermediate and intermediate musicians, is determined by audition. Beginning young instrumentalists play in the ISO at Turtle Bay, Morningside, ISO Floral Park and Trinity-Florentine orchestras. Approximately 300 children, ages 6-19, come from approximately 120 public and independent schools to participate each year in this exciting program of training and performance. Half of all orchestra members receive full or partial scholarships.
The ISO Chamber Music Program is a 24 session program for musicians ages 8-19. After completing a successful audition, students of all levels are offered the opportunity to play in ensembles of duos, trios, quartets and quintets (some with piano) that are carefully matched for compatibility and led by a professional Chamber Music coach. The role of the Chamber Music coach is to help students acquire ensemble skills in order to play repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary music. Ensembles have opportunities to perform in concerts and master classes. Applicants for the chamber music program are not required to be a member of one of the ISO orchestras, although very often they are.
ISO Trinity-Florentine Orchestra
Morningside Orchestra
ISO at Turtle Bay
ISO Floral Park Orchestra
Carnegie Hill Orchestra
ISO Concert Orchestra
ISO Symphonic Band
ISO Symphony
