History

The San Jose Youth Symphony (SJYS), one of the oldest and finest youth orchestras in the U.S., is led by Music Director & Conductor, Yair Samet, and consists of eight distinct performance ensembles:  the Philharmonic Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Concert Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Avant Flute Choir, Intermezzo String Ensemble and Prelude String Ensemble. Learn more about our artistic team.
 

 

"A Warm Summer's Evening" Season Finale on Sunday June 1, 2008

Sunday June 1, 2008, 6:00p.m. California Theatre , 345 South First Street, San Jose
San Jose Youth Symphony and Steinway Society of The Bay Area present a premiere collaboration featuring 1997 Van Cliburn Winner and Guest Artist, Jon Nakamatsu. The evening will include a silent auction, special host Hoyt Smith of KDFC, concert and VIP Champagne and Chocolate Reception.
Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com

 
 

ˇBienvenido a Sudamérica!

San Jose Youth Symphony announces Tour 2009! The Philharmonic Orchestra will tour Santiago in Chile and Mendoza, Cordoba, Rosario and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The dates for this tour are tentatively scheduled for June 23, 2009-July 7, 2009.

For more details on the tour...

 

2008-2009 Auditions -- Overwhelming Success!

Due to an amazing response to our auditions, we will be extending our schedule through May 2008. If you would like to audition, please complete the online form and send application and fee to the SJYS office. If you are a wind, brass or percussion musician, we have great opportunities for you! Please contact our office 408.885.9220.
For more information...

 
   
  Philharmonic Concerto and Young Artist Competitions!

In this The Philharmonic Concerto Competition is open exclusively to SJYS Philharmonic Orchestra members and will be held on April 5, 2008 at the Los Gatos United Methodist Church. The biannual Young Artist Competition is for advanced musicians from all over the Bay Area. The competition is open to all advanced musicians 15-19 years old. The next Young Artist Competition will be held in the 2008-2009 season

  Community Support

"A City Of San Jose Commendation presented by Vice-Mayor Dave Cortese
   " Best wishes Bon Voyage letter from SJ Mayor Chuck Reed
   " A direct message from our CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
   " SJYS participates in the 2006 San Jose Holiday Parade
 
        Photo compliments of Frank Anzalone Photography
Ensembles
  Philharmonic Orchestra
  Concert Orchestra
  Concert Wind Ensemble
  Symphonic Wind Ensemble
  Percussion Ensemble
  Avant Flute Choir
  Intermezzo String Ensemble
  Prelude String Ensemble
Calendar Of Events

   
Sponsors

Downloads
  Season Brochure
  Clef Notes Newsletters
  Audition Form
  Scholarship
  eScrip for SJYS
  Other forms...
Concert and Fundraiser.
This is in collaboration with The Steinway Society featuring the 1997 Van Cluburn Winner and guest artist, Jon Nakamatsu -- www.jonnakamatsu.com