Music Education & Youth Development
Young Artists Competition
What: The Guild's oldest project (since 1955), this regional competition is for secondary school students ages 12-18. Volunteer opportunities are varied, including assistance at check-in, practice room monitoring, escorting participants to and from the performance area, facility set-up/take-down, providing refreshments, interfacing with judges and serving on the awards committee.
When: A Saturday half-day in late January or early February.
Volunteer HERE
Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra Auditions
What: Greet and sign-in youth musicians; escort them to warm-up rooms and audition area; monitor warm-up rooms.
When: Early spring, both weekend and weekday, afternoon and evening shifts.
Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra Rehearsals
What: Greet musicians and families as they arrive; attend rehearsal.
When: Monday and Tuesday evenings; occasionally, weekends.
VOLUNTEER HERE
Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerts
What: Direct musicians to backstage, audience seating and lobby areas, as needed;
oversee musicians during transition and break times; help at Will Call; usher.
When: Both weekday and weekend evenings during the school year.
VOLUNTEER HERE
Project Harmony
What: A partnership of The Charlotte Symphony and Arts+, Project Harmony brings musical instruction to children in underserved communities. Guild involvement is needed during homework, snack and recess times. No musical experience necessary.
When: 3 - 4 pm on a weekday, with days of the week varying at the Project Harmony sites. From mid-September to early June.
