The Indianapolis Youth Orchestra is an organization in Indianapolis, Indiana that exists "to develop the musical talent and nurture the personal growth of young people in Indianapolis and central Indiana through the rehearsal and performance of orchestral masterworks, both traditional and contemporary." The Indianapolis Youth Orchestra was founded by Susan Kitterman in 1982 and currently consists of four separate orchestras:

• Indianapolis Youth Symphony Orchestra, directed by Adam Bodony
• Indianapolis Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Heather Nieto
• Indianapolis Youth Concert Orchestra, directed by Johanna Kitchell
• Indianapolis Youth Prelude Orchestra, directed by Katie Le Sesne