Check out the 2012-2013 Season Pictures here
Thank you Mel Huff and Steel Feather Studios for photographing the season!

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Congratulations to Youth Symphony cellist, Peter Eom!  He is one of just 20 US Presidential Scholars in the Arts. He will be awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House in June. What an amazing achievement! Click here for more information about the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and the US Presidential Scholars Program

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Tune in to KBAQ (89.5) on Sunday, April 14 at 7:00 PM to hear PYS members, Austen Yueh (clarinet) and Peter Eom (cello)  perform on NPR’s radio program,  ”From the Top.”   This live taping was presented by the Mesa Arts Center.

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David Kwak, violin, placed second at the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition 2013. David also took 1st Place in the International Concerto Competition, also sponsored by American Protege.  As a result, David will now be performing twice in Carnegie Hall. His Carnegie Hall debut is scheduled for November 2013.  Congratulations, David!

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Youth Symphony Conductor, Keitaro Harada is one of six emerging conductors who will lead the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra at the 2013 Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview. The League of American Orchestra’s prestigious conducting showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13.  This industry event, which takes place every other year in partnership with a League member orchestra, brings highly talented rising conductors to the attention of American orchestra leaders. Benjamin Rous (Youth Symphony Conductor, 2009-2010) will also be showcased at the Preview.
click here for more information.  Congratulations Kei and Ben!

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Thank you to Phoenix Suns Charities and Arizona Lottery for their generous grants!

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PYS is excited to introduce our newest ensemble: Chamber Winds.  This elite ensemble will be comprised of select members of Symphonette Orchestra’s wind/percussion sections, and select members of Symphonic Winds, based on conductor recommendation.  These top players will experience playing wind/percussion literature at the highest level.