2024-2025 Season • Play and Be Heard • Season 70

Jon Harris-Clippinger, Musical Director

CELEBRATING 70 YEARS of EXCELLENCE!

Be a part of Salem Youth Symphony’s exciting 70th season!

ABOUT SALEM YOUTH SYMPHONY

The Salem Youth Symphony Association fosters the talents of dedicated young musicians by providing them with the opportunity to develop a deeper appreciation of orchestral music, enhance their performance skills, and contribute to the community through their musical expression.

Salem Youth Symphony provides four levels of orchestral experience geared for youth throughout age twenty-two. Read More HERE or (Click on each orchestra for more information on skill level)

Mozart Players

Mozart Players is a non-audition, preparatory string ensemble conducted by Rachael Anderson. Mozart Players engages primarily students in grades 4-7. Teacher recommendation is required for first time Mozart Players.

Amadeus Players

Amadeus Players is a mid-level string ensemble conducted by Mac Mayer. Amadeus engages primarily students in grades 5-9. Audition required.

Philharmonia

Philharmonia is an advanced full symphony orchestra conducted by Danny Hunt. Philharmonia comprises talented student musicians who want to develop orchestral performance skills.

Youth Symphony

Youth Symphony is the premier full symphony orchestra conducted by Musical Director Jon Harris-Clippinger. Youth Symphony comprises the most talented and dedicated student musicians through age 22.

School Music Ensemble Participation Requirements

Salem Youth Symphony, in support of public and private school music programs, requires students to be enrolled in a musical ensemble offered at their school for their instrument.  Wind and percussion instrumentalists will participate in their school band program.  String instrumentalists will participate in their school orchestra program.  The policy does not apply to students whose educational setting does not offer a musical ensemble for their instrument.  

Donate to Salem Youth Symphony

Please support music and the development of young talent through a generous donation to Salem Youth Symphony. SYS is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Your tax deductible contribution will make a difference in a young player’s life.

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Statement of Inclusivity

SYS is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion by welcoming young musicians, their families, and audience members of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and socio-economic circumstances.

SYS Stands Against Racism

We stand against social injustice, we condemn systemic racism, and we support those who are peacefully raising their voices.

 

This organization is supported by funds from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon.