SEASON 99
The nation’s first youth orchestra returns to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with four exciting in-person performances (listed below)! Celebrate Portland’s most dedicated young musicians as they perform both classical favorites and rarely-heard works, bringing an unrivaled energy to each piece.
It is the purpose of the Portland Youth Philharmonic Association to maintain the finest possible youth orchestra in order to inspire and educate young people through performing symphonic music and to provide a cultural asset for the community.
The Portland Youth Philharmonic Association supports two full symphony orchestras and one string orchestra for younger musicians. Each group is made up of outstanding young musicians chosen by open auditions each spring and early fall and seated solely according to ability. They range in age from 7 to 22, come from communities across the region, and represent over 100 different schools. Membership demands their commitment to an intensive schedule of rehearsals and the performance of a repertoire that closely parallels that of major professional orchestras. Programs and services are intended to have an impact on access to music educational opportunities for musicians and audiences alike — by identifying and training talented young musicians and offering educational outreach programs for others.
Since 1924, Portland Youth Philharmonic has been committed to inspiring young musicians throughout Oregon and Southern Washington, while providing the highest quality music education possible. The orchestra has a tradition of excellence in education and performance dating back to our first concert in 1925.
Oregon ArtsWatch described PYP as “a 95-year-old symphony orchestra playing with vigor, courage, curiosity, and a deep emotional heft rivaling its more grown-up professional counterparts.”
Critics have hailed PYP’s performances as “Brilliant” and have commented that the orchestra “Roared like a Maserati!” But don’t take their word for it. Hear PYP for yourself at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or at any time on our popular YouTube channel.
Season Subscriptions on sale now! Single tickets go on sale September 12, 2022.
