More Info 33% raised of $25,000 Goal Donate Why Donate? This year, we’re dreaming bigger than ever! Your support will not only sustain our concert season but also help launch two exciting new initiatives: NEW! 5th Grade Honor Orchestra – Inspiring and training the next generation of young musicians! The Return of SYS Masterclasses – Exclusive online…
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JOIN THE SYS BOARD
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Salem Youth Symphony (SYS) Board is now accepting applications for new board and committee members! Join us in supporting exceptional musical experiences for young musicians. We invite you to be a part of shaping the future of SYS! Why Join the SYS Board: Help shape the vision and mission…
SYS ON ALL CLASSICAL RADIO
SYS ON ALL CLASSICAL RADIO ON DECK with Nicholas Peterson-Hunt! Nicholas Peterson-Hunt is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Music degree in trumpet performance at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston, Texas with Barbara Butler. Recently, he performed Légende by George Enescu with the Salem Youth Symphony after winning the concerto competition. Some…
Alumni Event
Celebrating 70 Years of Excellence! Date: December 14, 1:30-4:30 pm Location: Willamette University, Smith Auditorium Who’s Invited: SYS Alumni, conductors, section coaches, private music teachers, and school music directors. What to Expect: Join us for a delightful afternoon with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Bring your instrument to sight-read orchestral music with fellow musicians—or simply sit back and enjoy the performance…
Summer Strings
Salem Summer String is not an SYS sponsored event. Summer strings is a Salem-Keizer school district event that has been run in the past by Jon Harris-Clippinger. Summer strings 2024 will not be taking place, however, please check with your student’s orchestra teacher to see if they will be offering any summer string programs.
YS Concerto Competition
Larry Garrett Concerto Competition – January 7, 2023, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center Street NE, Salem, OR 97317. The annual Larry Garrett Concerto Competition takes place in January each year and is open to musicians participating in the Youth Symphony. Five professional musicians serve as the jury. The winner will receive a…
Congratulations SYS Graduating Seniors
SEASON 67 GRADUATING SENIORS As we close out season 67 we would like to spotlight our graduating seniors. Congratulations graduates and thank you for creating fabulous music with SYS! Visit our Season 67 Seniors Page for more information about each musician! SYS senior graduates can submit photos and special memories using the online SYS 2022 Graduate form…
Spring Concert Livestream
Salem Youth Symphony’s Spring Concert will be live-streamed on Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 pm. Watch the concert for free using the link below or join us in person at North Salem High School. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door. Please support music and the development of young talent through…
Youth Symphony Concerto Competition
2022 Larry Garrett Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Saturday, January 8, 2022, 10:00 am-2:00 pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1444 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97302 Contestants Adelina Hsu – violin Katie Anderson-piano Daniel Corona Ramos – trumpet Zoe Ditzel – viola Lauren Huber – flute Molly Gale – Clarinet Sadie Zager – flute Hannah Kuper…
Winter Concert Information
Concert Information December 12, at 3:00 pm Rose Auditorium, South Salem High School Tickets $10 each are limited and go on sale to general public November 30. The winter concert will be live-streamed. Ticket Information In order to allow spacing in Rose Auditorium (seating for 912) we are limiting tickets sold. Each SYS musician will be…