The New River Youth Symphony is conducted by William Bailey, and he chooses concert literature from the great composers, like Brahms, Copland, Rimski-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, and Verdi.  Occasionally, a jazz piece is on the program, and at the December concert, there are usually several holiday favorites.

The Symphony students are a mixture of public school, private school, and homeschooled students from various counties in Southern West Virginia.  They all share a love of music and performing together.  Since this is a full orchestra, woodwinds, brass, and percussion students are welcome, as well as those who play violin, viola, cello, or bass.