MERIDIAN, Miss. (November 12, 2026) – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) will host the second annual Youth Symphony Day on Saturday, November 14, in partnership with the Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and the Meridian Symphony Association (MSA).
Designed to encourage and inspire the next generation of Mississippi musicians, the event will include performances by MYSO ensembles at 10:30 a.m. in the Structural Steel Services, Inc. Hall of Fame. Performances will include the MYSO Beginner Percussion ensemble, MYSO Allegretto (preparatory) string ensemble, MYSO Amadeus string Quartet and the MYSO Scherzo String Orchestra.
Following the performances, local students can learn more about opportunities to participate in MYSO with classes in the Meridian area, as well as private lessons from members of the Meridian Symphony Orchestra. MSA staff will be on hand to answer questions, assist with registrations and facilitate an Instrument Zoo, where students can get hands-on experience with a variety of instruments.
“Our goal at The MAX is not just to celebrate great artists from our state's past and present—we want to provide future artists with the resources and support they need to flourish,” said Dr. Heather LaCoste, education director at The MAX. “We could not be more excited by this opportunity to bring together statewide organizations to do just that.”
Guests can enjoy a special day of music for a reduced admission of $5. As always, school faculty and staff receive free admission with a valid ID, while Friends of The MAX receive free admission with their membership.
To see all upcoming events at The MAX, visit msarts.org/events.