About Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band

Now in their third season, Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band (PSYCB) is our newest addition to the PSYE family of ensembles. Founded in 2022 through the generous sponsorship and advocacy of Hans and Valerie Imhof, PSYCB is led by renowned music educator Angela Woo, and benefits from the artistic guidance of Pacific Symphony Music Director Carl St.Clair.

Representing over 24 schools throughout the SoCal region, PSYCB provides an experience that nurtures the confidence, poise, and musical sensitivity of young musicians through the study and performance of outstanding concert band literature. PSYCB serves instrumentalists in grades six through nine and is one of four youth ensembles offered by Pacific Symphony’s Youth Ensembles program.

Each season, students enjoy rehearsal time with Maestro Carl St.Clair as well as interactions with guest artists and Pacific Symphony musicians. Students also engage in an annual weekend retreat and are offered free and discounted tickets to Pacific Symphony performances throughout the season.

PSYCB presents a two-concert series each season at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Weekly rehearsals are held at UC Irvine between September and May each season and members are selected through annual auditions each Spring.