The San Jose Youth Symphony comprises over 500 student musicians, from 3rd grade through college, who belong to one or more of our 12 orchestras and ensembles:
- Philharmonic Orchestra (SJYS’s premier, advanced full orchestra)
- Chamber Orchestra (premier, advanced group consisting of strings, woodwinds, some brass and timpani);
- Concert Orchestra (intermediate full orchestra);
- Avant & Avancé Flute Choirs (intermediate & advanced musicians);
- Jazz Ensemble;
- Brass Ensemble;
- Concert Winds & Saxophone Ensembles;
- Percussion Ensemble; and
- Prelude and Intermezzo String Ensembles (beginning and intermediate groups, respectively);