California Youth Symphony

A las puertas del verano, comenzamos gira con una de las mejores jovenes orquestas del mundo, la California Youth Symphony, que arrancan el próximo miércoles 26 en Segovia, continuan el jueves 27 en el Auditori de Castelló Castelló és cultura , el domingo 30 estarán en la Plaza de las Pasiegas de Granada en esta nueva edicion del FEX del Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada y finalizarán en el Teatro Pedro Muñoz Seca del Puerto de Santa Maria. Interpretarán obras de Falla ( Sombrero de Tres Picos), de Gershwin ( An American in Paris), de Williams ( Las Aventuras de ET) la suite Firebird de Stravinsky y las Memorias Argentinas de la compositora contemporanea Valeria Pelka. Una maravilla para todos los sentidos para no perderse

Calling all CYS Alumni! We are having an Alumni Reading Rehearsal this Sunday, June 9th, 6-9 pm, at Almond Elementary School in Los Altos. We are looking forward to reconnecting with you through incredible repertoire (Dvorak 8th Symphony, Tchaikovsky 2nd Symphony, & Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel Prelude)! Whether it's been hours or years since you last picked your instrument up, we want to see you there!

Getting ready to showcase our Senior Orchestra today at 2:30! Introduce new friends to orchestral music by bringing them to our concert today! Come to San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Free parking and the concert is free!

CYS is seeking an Executive Director to oversee administrative operations, ensuring alignment with the organization’s vision and policies. They will partner with our Music Director and artistic team to further our mission of providing exceptional musical training to the Bay Area’s top young musicians. See cys.org/edsearch for the full job description and application information.

When Young Musicians Come Together for a Great Cause

Join us on January 14 at 3:00pm as the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival takes center stage at Davies Symphony Hall. Experience the talent of California Youth Symphony, Golden State Youth Orchestra, Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO), and Young People’s Symphony Orchestra, all in one unforgettable concert. Hosted by the SFSYO, proceeds from the festival benefit charitable organizations that provide support to youth in each orchestra's local community. Don't miss this benefit concert with KPIX television anchor emerita Wendy Tokuda as master of ceremonies. Get your tickets now: sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2023-24/YO-Festival

Calling all Bay Area young musicians! CYS is having a second round of Season Auditions on certain instruments for the 2023-24 Season! Instruments needed and video requirements are listed on our website: cys.org/auditions
Audition videos are due July 15th. Please share with the young musicians in your community!

Audition Information : Auditions : For Musicians : California Youth Symphony We are currently holding a second round of Season Auditions on certain instruments for the 2023-24 Season. If interested, please complete the Audition Application Form. Audition videos will be due July 15, and results announced by July 26. Click the tabs in the right column for more details on the a...

CALLING ALL CYS ALUMS! - READING REHEARSAL!!
Hi everyone! This Sunday is our June 11 alumni reading rehearsal at CYS, and we invite you to join us for an afternoon of Brahms, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky! Whether just home from college or haven’t dusted out that instrument in a while, all alums are welcome; no cost to participate! On Sunday, June 11, from 6:00-9:00 PM, Maestro Eylar will be holding an informal reading session for all alums of CYS who are in the area and who would like to read some great repertoire. Here is a chance to reconnect with your former CYS buddies and dig into gorgeous repertoire in a non-stressful atmosphere. This is part of our ongoing project of connecting with our outstanding CYS alums and bringing the CYS community together.

Visit cys.org/alumnievents to sign up!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Current members of the Senior Orchestra and newly graduated seniors are also more than welcome to join us at this event!

Last chance! CYS auditions for 23-24 season close TONIGHT. Get your audition uploaded!

Audition Information : Auditions : For Musicians : California Youth Symphony The California Youth Symphony is dedicated to the artistic development of a new generation of musicians and building audiences to support them. As a member of the California Youth Symphony, you will receive invaluable training, have excellent opportunities to enhance your musical growth, experiment....

CYS Auditions close this Sunday. Make sure your videos are ready in tip-top shape, and get them in early to be safe! www.cys.org/auditions

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We can't wait to hear your 23-24 audition recordings after March 31! CYS' music director Leo Eylar, ensemble director Pete Nowlen, and percussion director Artie Storch made these videos to help you succeed in preparing and recording your audition. Hear their tips in the videos linked below!

https://youtu.be/C1ZhWqmy8O4
https://youtu.be/xEOUJ6uOk7o

Apply here!
https://fs12.formsite.com/cysforms/qudpdmz138/login
(Percussion: https://fs12.formsite.com/cysforms/zcuqasnpoc/form_login.html)

2023 Audition Info for StringsWindsBrass HD 1080p 2023 Audition Info for StringsWindsBrass. Helpful Audition Tips.

For the SO Spring concert this Sunday, be sure to check out Maestro Eylar's interactive Sergei Rachmaninov webpage. See his program notes, commentary, photos, videos, questions and answers, and more clickable content! What a perfect way to prepare for the concert.

Rachmaninov Home An in-depth look at the composers who influenced Rachmaninov, as well as those composers who were his contemporary colleagues.

CYS musicians ready to head to backstage and have a lot of fun making music!

CYS' Board President asked ChatGPT: Write a sitcom featuring musicians of the California Youth Symphony.

Title: Symphony Shenanigans

Opening Scene:

We see a group of teenage musicians walking into the California Youth Symphony rehearsal room, carrying their instruments. They all take their seats, and the conductor walks in, ready to start the rehearsal.

Conductor: Good morning, everyone. Let's start with the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40.

As the orchestra starts playing, we see some of the musicians looking tired and sleepy. Suddenly, a loud farting sound is heard from one of the brass players.

Brass Player: Oops, sorry, that was me!

The other musicians start giggling, and the conductor shakes his head in disbelief.

Conductor: Alright, let's take a break. This rehearsal isn't going anywhere.

The musicians all get up and start talking to each other.

Main Characters:

Alex: a violinist who takes herself too seriously and is constantly trying to impress everyone.
Max: a trumpet player who is the class clown and always trying to make people laugh.
Olivia: a cellist who is very shy and introverted but has a beautiful voice when she sings.
Tony: a percussionist who is always making beats and rhythms with everything he can find, even when he's not playing in the orchestra.
Maria: a flutist who is very organized and likes to plan everything in advance.
Plot:

Every episode of Symphony Shenanigans revolves around the daily lives of these five musicians. They have to balance their schoolwork, rehearsals, and personal lives, which often leads to hilarious situations.

For example, in one episode, Alex gets a zit on her face the day before a big performance and spends the entire episode trying to hide it. Max keeps making jokes about it, which only makes her more self-conscious.

In another episode, Olivia is asked to sing at a school talent show but is too nervous to perform. With the help of her friends, she overcomes her shyness and sings a beautiful rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

In yet another episode, Tony creates a percussion piece using only kitchen utensils, but accidentally breaks a plate in the process. He and Maria spend the entire episode trying to replace the broken plate before Tony's mom finds out.

Throughout the series, we see the characters grow and learn from each other, all while making us laugh with their silly antics and musical mishaps.

Closing Scene:

We see the orchestra performing in a concert hall, with the characters in their formal attire, playing their hearts out. As the music comes to an end, the audience gives them a standing ovation. The musicians look at each other and smile, knowing that they couldn't have done it without each other. They walk offstage together, ready for their next adventure.

Just one month left until 23-24 season auditions close! There's still time to start practicing now! www.cys.org/auditions.

Come join one of the Bay Area's best youth orchestras! From our internationally recognized Senior Orchestra to our Associate Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and our String & Wind Ensembles. CYS has outstanding programs for musicians of all levels of development!

Sign up by March 26 and submit your audition recording by March 31!
Learn more at cys.org/auditions

Audition Information : Auditions : For Musicians : California Youth Symphony The California Youth Symphony is dedicated to the artistic development of a new generation of musicians and building audiences to support them. As a member of the California Youth Symphony, you will receive invaluable training, have excellent opportunities to enhance your musical growth, experiment....

Today is the day celebrating love! Support CYS students and music in our community by donating to our "Show Your Love" Valentine's Day Fundraiser.

Give via the donate button on our page or on our website cys.org/donate

CYS Auditions are open! Applications are due March 26 and final audition recordings are due March 31. Don't delay, there are only 6 weeks left to submit your recording!

Learn more and begin preparing your audition! cys.org/auditions

On Sunday, CYS string ensembles director Kati Kyme led the second of two "Viola Immersion" Workshops. Three CYS violinists participated this week to learn about the viola, test out their skills, and consider switching instruments. We hope they will!

Orchestras always need more viola to balance out their sound! If you know any violists, please encourage them to audition to support our viola sections in the 23-24 season! Learn more about auditions at cys.org/auditions.

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, and what better way to do that than by showing your love for music and supporting CYS! In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we are launching our “Show Your Love” fundraising campaign.

Donate by Valentine's Day, February 14th, to show your love for music and the arts. Every donation, regardless of size, helps our student musicians make beautiful music together and create opportunities for them to shine.

Donate via the button on our page or on our website: cys.org/donate

Donate : Support CYS : California Youth Symphony Your support helps us share our award-winning programs with tomorrow’s leaders. The future of music making begins here with the opportunities and dreams we realize. The tax-deductible contributions you make helps the California Youth Symphony continue its legacy of developing talented youth and pr...

Our CYS Wind Symphony Director Pete Nowlen was featured last Sunday, January 29th at 6pm on Classics Declassified with Keith Porter on KVMR Radio (Nevada County). During 2 hours of curated Horn Music, Maestro Nowlen presented a history of the horn from hunting horn up to the present time. He also featured Maestro Eylar's piece Temptation of St. Anthony (1993) in his discussion of contemporary horn music and special techniques.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn from a true master of the French Horn! It is available online for you to listen to for the next two weeks. Enjoy!

KVMR Schedule - KVMR Community Radio KVMR Community Radio serves Nevada City and the Grass Valley. THREE STATIONS SERVING PROGRAMS TO THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

We stumbled on this gem from Ronald Reagan, praising the CYS students for their "reputations as polished musicians." We're so proud of the legacy of excellence in CYS through the years and it's amazing to see recognition from such a prominent figure. This letter is from Reagan as California Governor (1967–1975)!

Grateful that the rain has passed. Reminiscent of the weather at our last concert on Dec 4th at SMPAC - beautiful!

Our friends at the New York Youth Symphony are nominated for a Grammy! Good luck to you all!!!

These Young Musicians Made an Album. Now It’s Nominated for a Grammy. The debut album of the New York Youth Symphony, featuring some players who were in middle school, is up against recordings by some of the world’s top orchestras.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFJXAfSaR1c

Join us October 31st at 2:30pm for the Senior Orchestra's return to the stage! If you aren't able to make it in person, this livestream is the place to be! This livestream of the opener of California Youth Symphony's 70th Season is a celebration of live music-making, after a successful season of virtual rehearsals and performances. This concert will feature over 100 musicians on stage together! Maestro Eylar has chosen a dazzling opening program featuring virtuoso works for orchestra by Berlioz and Ravel, and he welcomes our Young Artist Competition winner Emily Hwang, who will perform Stamitz’s Viola Concerto in D Major. For more information, please visit www.cys.org