"The SJYS is among the most accomplished youth orchestras I have heard!"
Martin Adams, Irish Times
Announcing the 2012 - 2013 Season Auditions
We are now accepting applications for our upcoming season! Auditions for most instruments will be held on March 31, April 14, and 21. Percussion, harp and piano auditions will be on April 25. Please apply online. Applications will be processed and auditions will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Preview of the 2013 International Tour
Thanks to the hard work of our Tour Committee and staff, we are very pleased to announce the itinerary of our upcoming International Concert Tour for the Summer of 2013. We will visit and perform in Sajaravo, Timinsoara, Bratislava, Kromeriz and Prague, including a concert in Smetana Hall. These cities have historic concert halls and a rich tradition of classical music and art. We are looking forward to our musicians performing and sharing their experiences throughout Eastern Europe!
Congratulations on a Wonderful Performance!
Congratulations to all musicians involved in Saturday afternoon's fantastic Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the California Theatre! We would like to thank Robert Stallman, Isabelle Chapuis, Alan Hwang, Anthony Angeles, Valley Christian High School and the Sim family for being such a special part of our second Philharmonic Orchestra concert of the season. Your dedication to SJYS is truly inspiring!
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Join Our Journey Fantastique!
Welcome to our new season, celebrating 60 years of exceptional orchestra performance! (Download our New Season Brochure.)
SJYS Philharmonic Orchestra Gala Celebration, June 16!
Our 60th anniversary season will culminate in a Gala celebration on June 16, 2012 at the Flint Center, Cupertino. World-renowned pianist Jon Nakamatsu will return as the featured soloist in a performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The Philharmonic Orchestra, joined by alumni members, will perform Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, concluding with a splendid musical treat including all orchestras and ensembles in a side-by-side performance! Tickets now on sale for this very special event. Contact the SJYS office for more information.
We look forward to seeing you at our performances!
Remembering Richard Sim
This season, we are very pleased to announce that a new Scholarship Fund has been created in the memory of former Philharmonic Orchestra Concertmaster, Richard Sim, who passed away unexpectedly at age 19 back in 2008. The Richard Sim Memorial Scholarship, intended to cover the costs of private lessons, will be awarded annually to deserving members, who also establish financial need.
In addition, we dedicated the second Philharmonic Orchestra concert of the season, as well as the Concertmaster's seat, to Richard's memory. Richard was a very special SJYS member, who has been greatly missed. We were honored to have his family with us at our March 17 concert to celebrate our memories of and love for him.
2012 SJYS Member Competitions
The SJYS Member Competitions are right around the corner! Anyone interested in observing is welcome to attend and support our members. The Young Artist Competition, Concerto Competition and Solo Competition will be held in March and April. These competitions are kindly sponsored by The San Jose Symphony Foundation. For dates, times and venues, please visit our SJYS Competition page.
Membership Information
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