Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra Youth Strings
Welcome to Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra Youth Strings! Founded in Spring 2016, we accept all enthusiastic players of violin, viola, cello and bass without auditions. Our students come from across the region including Troy, Cedarville, Beavercreek, Springboro and Northern Cincinnati. While we are diverse in age and abilities we share the common thread of joyful music making, community effort and the willingness to learn.
Our atmosphere is welcoming, challenging and inspirational with high emphasis on personal preparation and attention to string specific techniques. Our music programming honors the classics and embraces eclectic styles like fiddle, jazz, pop, rock and klezmer. Opportunities exist for students to play as orchestral, chamber and solo musicians. From your first day of playing through high school, MVSO Youth Strings is with you every step of the way. We’re looking forward to meeting you or having you back for an exceptional year of music making.
We are pleased to offer the following programs in 2025-2026
- Beginning Strings Class 1 (Complete beginner violin, viola, cello, bass)
- Beginning Strings Class 2 (For students who have the basics to learn to read notation)
- Three levels of string orchestras with standard repertoire levels ranging from .5 – 5+
- Chamber Music
- NEW! Music Theory and Composition
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF MVSO YOUTH STRINGS!
In Spring 2016 we gathered and performed Leroy Anderson’s “The Waltzing Cat” as part of a Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra concert. This Spring 2026 we are pleased to celebrate 10 Years of Youth Strings! We'll be bringing in some familiar faces and inviting all alumni to join us on stage as we premiere a multi-level string orchestra by composer Katie O’Hara LaBrie. Students will also have the opportunity to work with Ms. LaBrie in preparation for the premiere.
We hope your student(s) and families will join us for one of our most exciting years of Youth Strings yet- you won't want to miss the celebration!
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Kristen Hruby, Youth Strings Director
MVSO Youth Strings is directed by Mrs. Kristen Hruby. Mrs. Hruby holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Bowling Green State University, where she was awarded the Natalie Katz Sternberg Music Education Scholarship. Mrs. Hruby received her Master of Music in Music Education from Kent State University, where was awarded a graduate assistantship in Music Education from Kent State University.
Previously a volunteer ringer and sectional coach with MVSO Youth Strings, Mrs. Hruby took the roles of Youth Strings Jr. director, which became Youth Strings: Sinfonia, and Chamber Coach with the MVSO Youth Strings in 2021. In March 2024, Mrs. Hruby conducted MVSO Youth Strings: Coda at the National Orchestra Festival in the Youth Symphony – Ratings and Comments category. Mrs. Hruby is currently a violinist with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra, in addition to her roles with the MVSO Youth Strings.
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