AUDITION FOR SALEM YOUTH SYMPHONY We are now accepting audition applications for the upcoming 2024-2025 season! All public, private, and home school students through 22 years old are welcome to audition! Youth Symphony auditions – June 1 and June 2. Philharmonia Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Auditions – June 1. Philharmonia String Auditions – June 2 Amadeus Players Auditions…
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SYS Spring Concert 2024
TICKET INFORMATION Smith Auditorium, Willamette University April 21, 2024, 3 pm ADULTS: $15 STUDENTS 18 and UNDER: Free with ticket Festival Seating Click Here to Buy Tickets ABOUT THE CONCERTO WINNER Nicholas Peterson-Hunt, a senior at West Salem High School, started playing the trumpet in the fifth grade. His dad, Danny Hunt, was his…
Change to the SYS Calendar
Due to school district conflicts there is a change in the calendar which affects Philharmonia and Youth Symphony Strings. The THURSDAY FULL REHEARSALS are now October 12 and October 26. Here is the updated schedule for the next couple weeks for Philharmonia and Youth Symphony: Oct 2 Monday: Strings Only Oct 5 Thursday: Woodwind, Brass…
Audition for Salem Youth Symphony
Play and Be Heard with SYS We are now accepting audition applications for the upcoming 2023-2024 season! To schedule an audition please fill out the online Audition Application. You will be contacted by Kami Hettwer from info@salemyouthsymphony.org with more information. Audition Music can be found HERE! Teachers only: Online Teacher Recommendation form – to recommend first year…
Summer Strings
After much deliberation I am officially announcing that I will not be putting on Summer Strings this year. There are family obligations that must take priority at this time. This was not an easy decision as I know many students and families have a long history and connection with this program from across the area…
Change to Start Date for Mozart Players
First Day for Mozart Players – January 23 Dear Mozart Players! There has been a change to the January start date for Mozart Players. The first rehearsal back for Mozart Players is now January 23. Same time (5:15-6:15) and same location (North Salem High School). Please mark your calendars! The change in start date will…
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…
Time Change for Youth Symphony Only
Due to facility availability, the Youth Symphony will now rehearse from 7:00-9:00 pm. All other ensembles remain the same. Mozart Players – 5:15-6:15 pm Amadeus Players – 6:30-8:00 pm Philharmonia – 6:30-8:30 PM Youth Symphony – 7:00-9:00 pm
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…
Work with SYS
Open Position We currently do not have any open positions. 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. It is also the policy of SYS to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard…