The Idaho Falls Symphony Youth Orchestras are comprised of three outstanding ensembles: the Youth Symphony, the Philharmonia, and the Preparatory Strings Orchestra. The purpose of the Idaho Symphony Youth Orchestras program is  is to provide young musicians a positive, educational, and fulfilling experience as members of a full orchestra.

Founded in 1989 by conductor Eric Wenstrom as the Eastern Idaho Youth Symphony, and later incorporated into the Idaho Falls Symphony Society, this thriving program has continued to grow. Now under the direction of music director Christine Hutchings, the Idaho Falls Symphony Youth Orchestras work to enhance area school music programs by providing an experience that will challenge the students’ developing musical skills. Each years we hold an annual concerto competition for student soloists, we have commissioned new works for full orchestra, and through the years have featured noted guest artists.

All together, the Idaho Falls Symphony Youth Orchestras serve over 150 students throughout Eastern Idaho.