SFYSA | Programs: YSO

The Youth Symphony Orchestra is the advanced orchestra in the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association program. Fifty accomplished musicians between the ages of fourteen and nineteen comprise the Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO), conducted by Benjamin Klemme. These students enroll for the full season, attend a two-day retreat each fall as well as a two-day spring retreat, perform two free public concerts, and an out-of-town concert. The season is September through May.

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Requirements for Participation
Auditions for this orchestra are held each year in May and August. Additional auditions will take place in August and January for any open positions. The YSO is open to advanced-level music students who are currently taking private lessons on their instrument and/or are participating daily in their school band/orchestra program. YSO members must either be in 9th grade during the 2009-2010 season, or turn 14 years old before January 1, 2010.

Rehearsal Time and Location
Rehearsals are held Sundays from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rio Grande School - 715 Camino Cabra, Santa Fe

Tuition
Tuition for the Youth Symphony Orchestra is $579 per season. Tuition for students who audition and enroll in January is $289.50. Payment plans and limited scholarships are available upon request. Scholarship applications are available on the DOWNLOADS page.

For more details concerning student membership policies, download the STUDENT HANDBOOK from the DOWNLOADS page.



The Youth Symphony Orchestra is the advanced orchestra in the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association program. Fifty accomplished musicians between the ages of fourteen and nineteen comprise the Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO), conducted by Benjamin Klemme. These students enroll for the full season, attend a two-day retreat each fall as well as a two-day spring retreat, perform two free public concerts, and an out-of-town concert. The season is September through May. CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION INFORMATION! Requirements for Participation Auditions for this orchestra are held each year in May and August. Additional auditions will take place in August and January for any open positions. The YSO is open to advanced-level music students who are currently taking private lessons on their instrument and/or are participating daily in their school band/orchestra program. YSO members must either be in 9th grade during the 2009-2010 season, or turn 14 years old before January 1, 2010. Rehearsal Time and Location Rehearsals are held Sundays from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Rio Grande School - 715 Camino Cabra, Santa Fe Tuition Tuition for the Youth Symphony Orchestra is $579 per season. Tuition for students who audition and enroll in January is $289.50. Payment plans and limited scholarships are available upon request. Scholarship applications are available on the DOWNLOADS page. For more details concerning student membership policies, download the STUDENT HANDBOOK from the DOWNLOADS page.