Alexis Aylor

Alexis Aylor, age 17, is honored to start her first year with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. Aylor, who is entering her senior year at O’Fallon Township High School, began playing the horn at the age of 10, and she has loved it ever since! She is part of National Honors Society, Illinois Music Honor Society, and has received multiple superior ratings from Illinois High School Association Solo and Ensemble.  

Aylor has lived in O’Fallon, Illinois her whole life and has participated in a wide variety of ensembles such as; OTHS Wind Ensemble, ILMEA District Band, ILMEA All-State Band 2025, SIUE Bi-State Honor Band Festival, OTHS Marching Band – where she serves as a drum major, OTHS musical pit, McKendree Chamber Music Festival, as well as serving as the solo horn for the St. Louis Academy Brass Band. Aylor also plays trumpet in the top jazz ensemble at OTHS and performs in gigs around the community. 

In her free time, Aylor enjoys playing pickleball, traveling, and would like to give a special thank you to her family, Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, Philip Carter, Matthew Murphy, Tim Brooks, Patrick Flor, Mark Donahue, Kate DeMonica, Brad Eston, Stefan Roose, and all those that have supported her along her musical journey.