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PSYE General Information

The Program

Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles (PSYE) provides a nurturing and creative environment, within which young musicians can grow both musically and personally through the art of performance. Our ensembles include Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings, Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra. Membership in each ensemble is determined by annual auditions.

The Ensembles

Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings 

  • This ensemble is a string orchestra for string musicians in grades 6 through 9.
    Instruments include violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

  • Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band
    This ensemble is a concert band for woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in grades 6 through 9.
    Instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone (alto, tenor, and baritone), horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, double bass, and percussion.

  • Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble
    This ensemble is a wind symphony for woodwind, brass and percussion musicians in grades 9 through 12.
    Instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone (alto, tenor, and baritone), horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, double bass, harp, piano, and percussion.

  • Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra
    This ensemble is a full symphony orchestra for string, woodwind, brass and percussion musicians in grades 9 through 12.
    Instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, harp, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Rehearsals

Each ensemble rehearses weekly during the months of September through May. Below is our rehearsal schedule for each group.  All four ensembles rehearse at the University of California, Irvine.

Youth Wind Ensemble & Youth Orchestra: Sunday afternoons, 1-4 p.m.

Youth Concert Band & Santiago Strings: Sunday evenings, 5-7 p.m.

Tuition and Financial Assistance

Membership in each ensemble requires tuition. Tuition covers all rehearsals, events, annual retreat, ensemble t-shirt, and complimentary or discounted tickets to Pacific Symphony performances as they become available throughout the season.

Santiago Strings and Youth Concert Band: $1,250

Youth Orchestra & Youth Wind Ensemble: $1,500

PSYE offers limited financial aid for those who demonstrate the need for assistance.

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