Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra

History

Established in 1957.

The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra aims to educate and inspire Central Florida’s top young musicians. All programs reflect a commitment to provide young musicians with the opportunity to strengthen their musical talents and develop an appreciation of the arts through classical music.

Meet the Manager

Heide Evans Waldron W.

Manager

Heide Evans Waldron joined as Executive Director of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra in October of 2011. Heide earned a BA in Marketing and a BA in Business Management Administration from the University of Phoenix. She recently attended the Rollins Crummer School of Business. Prior to joining the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, Heide was the Manager of Member Relations at Orlando Science Center, wherein she served over 6,000 families in the greater Central Florida area since 2007. With over 10 years of hospitality experience, Heide specializes in generating substantial revenue growth, fundraising, event planning, marketing, public relations and customer service.

Musically inclined, as well, Heide is a former violist and alumnus of the Polk County Imperial Youth Orchestra. Heide’s combined knowledge of non-​profit leadership and youth orchestra education gives her great insight and dedication to serving the arts in Central Florida. In the immediate future, Heide plans to strengthe