The Symphonic Youth Orchestra of Greater Indianapolis is dedicated to providing unique and necessary music and arts education opportunities to advancing young musicians throughout Indianapolis and its surrounding areas. This program encourages life-long learning and enriches the community culturally by providing free educational concerts each summer throughout Indianapolis. Students are taught multi-culturally appropriate material, encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities within the organization, and engage in problem-solving activities in teamwork settings. The program provides students with a healthy, safe learning environment in which to grow musically, culturally, mentally, and socially.