All orchestras and ensembles within the San Jose Youth Symphony rehearse at Los Gatos United Methodist Church. For rehearsal dates and locations click here.

You are expected to practice regularly and to have prepared the rehearsal material. Arrive to rehearsal at least 15 minutes prior to the start of rehearsal with your instrument, music, music stand, a sharpened pencil, and any other equipment needed for the rehearsal. Rehearsals begin promptly at 6:30pm on Monday evenings.

For rehearsal attendance information click here.

The Prelude and Intermezzo String Ensemble end rehearsals at 8:30pm. The Concert Orchestra and Avant Flute Choir end rehearsals at 9:00pm and the Philharmonic Orchestra ends rehearsal at 9:30pm.

Extra rehearsals for performance preparation may be called when needed at the discretion of the ensemble/orchestra conductor and SJYS Music Director.

No food, drink (with the exception of bottled water), or gum chewing is allowed during rehearsals or performances. Musicians are responsible for their own trash. Even though custodial assistance is provided, the final responsibility for keeping the rehearsal site clean belongs to each and every member. Musicians will not do homework, talk, nor leave the rehearsal site during rehearsal hours.