The achievement is the latest good news for KYSO, who were asked to play at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Schools' Prom in 2012.
KYSO train every Wednesday evening and the KMS Soul Band every Tuesday evening at the Netherhall Learning Campus in Rawthorpe.
The dispute centres around two FIDE presidential candidates who have divided the 18 KYSO board members.
Christoforos Tornaritis, KYSO President and Ilyumizhov supporter, refuted Karpov's claim, and even contacted to Christofias' to see if it was true.
However, KYSO press officer and Karpov supporter Vassilis Aristotelous said yesterday: "I was also present at the meeting...
2.30 and 5.00
KYSO Gospel Singers Stunning all-female acapella group 3.30 Chorus of Others Male acapella group 4.00 Baybeat A brassy blast of Summer 5.30 Lantern Band Big, bold and brassy funky street music.
Musical director Thom Meredith, who is also principal of KirKlees Music School, said: "All musicians in
KYSO are important as individuals, but these siblings all have talent and dedication in common - as well as sharing birthdays!" The orchestra is part of the music school and provides orchestral experience for local students who have reached advanced standards of musicianship.
KYSO will also be on stage to perform with a 600-strong ensemble from Bradford and Calderdale as they round off the evening with a finale of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance: Land of Hope and Glory.
While the orchestra, formed in 2000, has been invited to the regional finals in Birmingham every year, this is the first time KYSO has made it to the last stage.
Thom Meredith, the
KYSO musical director and principal of Kirklees Music School, said: "It's a real pleasure to be involved in a concert such as this.
The Kirklees Youth Symphony Orchestra has recorded pieces from its recent European tour for the album
KYSO 2007.