The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is a community based non-profit youth music organization.  Our programs are uniquely designed to help students excel  musically, connect socially, and grow personally.  At the MVYSO we belive that a music education experience should be available to every interested student.  Because we believe this so strongly, we offer both orchestra programs and music programs for students with special needs.  We work diligently to keep our tuition low and the quality of our programs high.  We have never turned a student away based on inability to pay tuition.  

Studies show that students who participate in instrumental music programs as youth, regardless of their socio-economic status, do better academically and have a better foundation for becoming productive adults.  Beyond helping our students excel musically,  our students learn valuable and marketable life skills through the disciplines required for success in music groups and through student service opportunities.

You can change the life of a young musician by supporting the Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Music requires students to employ different areas of their brains simultaneously.  The math, language, and creativity areas of the brain are all used at once.  Years of research show that participation in instrumental music programs help students in their academic performance regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Music is a creative way to express one's self.  In a group setting like MVYSO, students work collaboratively to tell a story through music using creative sounds, dynamics and rhythms.

Playing a musical instrument, at the very least, requires students to develop their fine motor skills.  Woodwind and Brass instrument players develop control of their breathing as well.  Percussionists fine tune their ability to multi-task and, like string players, coordinate and constantly adapt different actions that they perform at the same time. 

The MVYSO is committed to helping students connect socially and with their community.  The MVYSO strives to create a comfortable atmosphere where students have a chance to visit with their peers at each rehearsal, get together for social activities, and interface with their community through community performances and community service.

Students who are involved in music have a creative outlet through playing their instrument for a healthy way of expressing themselves and reducing stress.

All of these skills that are developed through a cooperative music experience such as participation in the MVYSO help a student achieve balance in their lives and develop real world skills that can be carried with them throughout their lives.

Friend of MVYSO - $100​​​

Concert Sponsor - $1,000  You choose the concert!

Staccato - A one time gift of  $1 - $49  

Memorial & Tribute Gifts
Memorial and tribute gifts of $50 or more may be given in honor of a music lover or to celebrate a special occasion of a music lover such as a birthday, graduation, anniversary, retirement, etc.  Honorees will be listed in our "In honor of" section of our season programs. 

Memorial tributes of $1,000 or more will be listed in our programs for 3 years.  
Please be sure to send us the name of the honoree, the occasion, and address where we can send notification of your gift.

Got a car taking up space in your driveway?  You can help the MVYSO by donating it today!  It's easy!  MVYSO has teamed up with Care Easy's Car Donation Program. Free towing included.

Fred Meyer - CLICK HERE to register your Rewards Card.  MVYSO is Organization # NP907.

​Bartells - Escrip Card