Welcome to the Jackson Purchase Youth Wind OrchestraWhere the region’s most talented high school musicians come together to create something extraordinary.
💡 What Is the JPYWO?
The Jackson Purchase Youth Wind Orchestra (JPYWO) is a brand new, auditioned honor ensemble for advanced high school wind and percussion musicians from:
🧑🏫 Learn from the Best
Students will work closely with:
🎼 Rehearsals & Concert Info
🌟 A Premier Experience
In this inaugural season, students will perform challenging and rewarding music alongside peers from across the region. As a special highlight, the ensemble will premiere a brand new work composed by John Fannin, written specifically for the Jackson Purchase Youth Wind Orchestra’s debut concert.
💲 Tuition & Registration
🎺 Why Join?
📣 Join Us!
Auditions will take place in October 2025
More information about the audition process will be released soon!
💡 What Is the JPYWO?
The Jackson Purchase Youth Wind Orchestra (JPYWO) is a brand new, auditioned honor ensemble for advanced high school wind and percussion musicians from:
- Western Kentucky
- West Tennessee
- Southern Illinois
- Eastern Missouri
🧑🏫 Learn from the Best
Students will work closely with:
- Murray State music faculty
- Outstanding area band directors
- Professional performers and educators
🎼 Rehearsals & Concert Info
- Rehearsals: Sundays from 2:00–4:30 PM (February-May)
- Location: Price Doyle Fine Arts Center, Lovett Auditorium Murray State University
- Feb 1, 15, 22
- Mar 1, 22, 29
- Apr 12, 19, 26
- May 3
- May 9 (day long event with 2026 guest artist)
🌟 A Premier Experience
In this inaugural season, students will perform challenging and rewarding music alongside peers from across the region. As a special highlight, the ensemble will premiere a brand new work composed by John Fannin, written specifically for the Jackson Purchase Youth Wind Orchestra’s debut concert.
💲 Tuition & Registration
- Tuition: $170
This fee covers:- Instruction from MSU faculty and guest educators
- Sectional and full ensemble rehearsals
- Sheet music
- Guest artists
- Composer residency and commissioning fee for the new work
- General administrative support
🎺 Why Join?
- Be part of a brand new musical tradition
- Grow as a musician through advanced literature and coaching
- Connect with like-minded peers from across the region
- Perform a world premiere in your very first concert
- Work with university-level conductors, composers, and teachers
📣 Join Us!
Auditions will take place in October 2025
More information about the audition process will be released soon!