San Jose Youth Symphony

Season 2010-2011
Auditions

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 nine distinct performance ensembles:
the Philharmonic Orchestra,

Concert Orchestra,
Concert Winds Ensemble,
Advanced Flute Choir,

Intermediate Flute Choir,

Chamber Orchestra,

Percussion Ensemble,
Intermezzo String Ensemble
and Prelude String Ensemble
Learn more about our artistic team. Click on the link below to apply.

Audition Application
Once the application is received SJYS will send you a confirmation email which will include audition details. Application deadline is March 19, 2010 with a $25 application fee. The application fee is $35 for all applications received after March 19.
Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass:
Audition days will be April 10 & 24, 2010, beginning at 9am.
Archbishop High School
5000 Mitty Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129

Percussion:
Audition days will be April 21 & 28, 2010, beginning at 5pm.
Valley Christian High School
100 Skyway Dr.
San Jose, CA 95111

Audition results can be expected 2-3 weeks after the final audition date.

Please email sjys@sjys.org with any questions relating to auditions.

Upcoming Performances

Philharmonic Orchestra

Yair Samet, Conductor
March 13, 2010 @ 2:30pm
California Theater
345 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Tickets available online & at door.

Prelude & Intermezzo Concert

March 20, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center
14855 Oka Road,
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Admission is free

Concert Orchestra &
Avant Flute Choir

April 11, 2010 @ 4:00pm
Archbishop Mitty High School Thomas Kinkade Theater
5000 Mitty Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
Admission is FREE

Philharmonic Orchestra
Yair Samet, Conductor
June 5, 2010 @ 2:30pm
California Theater
345 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Tickets available online & at door.

Concert Winds & Percussion Ensemble
June 6, 2010 @ 2:00pm
Valley Christian High School
100 Skyway Dr., #110
San Jose, CA 95111
Admission is free.

¡Bienvenido a Sudamérica!

San Jose Youth Symphony toured Summer Concert Tour 2009! The Philharmonic Orchestra visited Santiago in Chile and Mendoza, Cordoba, Rosario and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The season tour for 2010 - 2011 will be to Italy and other European countries. more ...

SJYS Sponsors and Associations include:

San Jose Cultural Affairs

Charles Schwab

Arts Council of Silicon Valley

Steinway Society, Bay Area

The David & Lucile Packard Foundation

Farrington Historical Foundation

2009 Young Artist Competition Winners!
The Young Artist Competition was held on March 28, 2009. Winners and their upcoming performances include:

Jonathan Ho - cello
Elgar - Cello concerto E minor – finale
Jonathan Kim, cello
Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No.1,A minor
Justin Li, cello
Faure - Elegie op 24 C minor for Cello and Orchestra
Alan Hwang, violin
Wieniawsky - Violin Concerto no 2. in D minor - Finale

2010 Young Artist Competition
Sponsored by the San Jose Symphony Foundation.
March 27, 2010 1-5 pm
Recital Hall, De Anza College
Cupertino, CA 95014.
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
  Chamber Orchestra
  Percussion Ensemble
  Avant Flute Choir
  Intermezzo String Ensemble
  Prelude String Ensemble

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