YOUTH SYMPHONY

The Youth Symphony Orchestra is an advanced orchestra in the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association program. About fifty accomplished musicians between the ages of fourteen and twenty comprise the Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO), conducted by Benjamin Klemme. These students enroll for the full season, attend a three-day music retreat at Glorieta Baptist Conference Center Oct. 5- 7, and perform two free public concerts, a public school concert, and an out-of-town concert. The season is September through May and has two semesters with concerts in December and May.

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Requirements for Participation
Auditions for this orchestra are held each year in May. Additional auditions will take place in September and January for any open positions. The YSO is open to advanced level music students who are currently taking private lessons on their audition instrument and/or are participating daily in their school band/orchestra program. Some exceptions may be made for middle school students who are not yet 14 but possess the necessary skills to play in the YSO. A letter from the private teacher and an interview with the conductor are also required in these special cases. Acceptance is at the discretion of the conductor.

Rehearsal Time and Location
Rehearsals are held Sundays from 6-8:30 P.M. at the Santa Fe High School band room.

Tuition
Tuition for the Youth Symphony is $500 per season. The first $175.00 installment is due by September 10th, the second installment of $175.00 is due on November 30th , and the final $150.00 is due January 21st. Tuition for students who audition and enroll in January is $250.00. Payment plans and limited scholarships are available upon request. Call the SFYSA office to request an application.

Attendance Policy
All participants need to be aware of the SFYSA Attendance Policy.