The Delaware Youth Wind Symphony is entering its THIRD season!
The group is comprised of some of the best musicians in the Greater Columbus area, and is open to any High School student that is currently a member of their high school band program. If you are interested in joining us this season, please fill out this short form:
2026 DYWS Membership Form
Rehearsals: The group rehearses on Sundays on campus at Ohio Wesleyan University. Rehearsals take place in Presser Hall, located in Sanborn Hall (23 Elizabeth Street). There is parking available on the street and in a small lot located near Sanborn Hall. Rehearsals will run from 3-5 PM, unless otherwise announced.
Concert: The season will culminate with a concert in early May in Gray Chapel on campus at Ohio Wesleyan University. The concert will be free and open to the public, as well as livestreamed for family members who are unable to make it!
Auditions: Seating auditions will occur at the start of the season for chair placement. There is no audition necessary to become a member of the ensemble.
Membership Fee: There is a fee to participate in the group. This fee covers costs for purchasing music, a tshirt for all members, and other logistics-related expenses. Payments will be accepted digitally (payment link will be posted here once updated), and checks made out to Ohio Wesleyan University. *Membership Fees will never be a barrier for a student to participate. If you have concers, please let us know!*
Conductors: Leading the group will be Mrs. Melissa Grimes. Melissa is director of bands at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School and assistant marching band director at Ohio Wesleyan University. Melissa was guest clinician and conductor for the Ohio Wesleyan University's middle school honors band in 2022 and directed the junior jazz ensemble for Ohio Wesleyan's 2023 Summer Music Camp. Melissa has been pit orchestra director for several of Olentangy Orange High School's Orangelight Productions.
