Under the direction of Nancy Pettersen Strelau, HYSO made its first performance tour in 2001, traveling and performing in Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck and Salzburg, Austria. The orchestra made its Carnegie Hall debut in New York City in April 2002 and was a featured performer at the New York State Music Educators Convention in November 2003. HYSO continued to travel in 2004, performing in Normandy and Paris, France. In April 2006 the orchestra traveled to Germany and the Czech Republic, performing in Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, and Novy Bor.

Participation is encouraged by all orchestra members, but not mandatory. Options for individual fundraising are made available each year. Please notify Orchestra Manager, Nancy Schollnick, if you would like to donate to the HYSO touring fund.Thank You!