Youth symphony orchestra seating chart
A scaled-down full orchestra for youth symphonies and community orchestras, with all the sections of a professional orchestra at a size that fits school and community stages.
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What's in this template
- Seated players
- 66
- Music stands
- 46
- Stage deck drawn at
- 50 × 28 ft (15.2 × 8.5 m)
Also placed: piano, harp, timpani, plus podium and conductor.
The counts are a starting point, not a standard instrumentation. Edit them to match your roster.
Chairs by section
| Section | Chairs |
|---|---|
| Violin I | 12 |
| Violin II | 10 |
| Viola | 6 |
| Cello | 6 |
| Double bass | 3 |
| Flute | 6 |
| Oboe | 4 |
| Clarinet | 6 |
| Bassoon | 2 |
| Horn | 4 |
| Trumpet | 3 |
| Trombone | 2 |
| Percussion | 2 |
Setup tips
- Youth orchestras often re-seat after auditions. Save a version before each change so you can compare. Version history is a Pro feature.
- Put the chair names in the labels and the printed chart doubles as the seating list for the stage crew and chaperones.
- If you have more players than the template, duplicate a desk (Ctrl/Cmd+D) and drag it into place.
How to make it
- Open the Youth Symphony template in the free maker. No account is needed.
- Drag, add or delete chairs, stands and risers. Click a chair to label it with a player's name.
- Check the clearance warnings for chairs that are too close together.
- Export a Letter, Tabloid or A3 PDF, or an SVG, with title block, scale bar and section legend.
Not sure the ensemble fits your stage? Try the orchestra stage size calculator.
FAQ
- How many players are in a youth orchestra?
- It varies a lot. Many youth symphonies have 50–90 players. This template has room for about 70. Add or remove desks to match your roster.
