VYMA Youth Orchestra

In this intermediate level orchestral program, students acquire orchestral skills playing abridged and standard repertoire. Open to all instruments.

• How: Program consists of rehearsals and performances.  Weekly rehearsals include sectional coaching by professional musicians and full rehearsal under the baton of Samvel Chilingarian.  The orchestra performs twice annually, with additional optional community appearances, including Pasadena Art Night.
• Who: Intermediate level instrumentalists, aged 7-17. All instruments welcome. Minimum requirement is two years of private lessons continued throughout participation in VYMA. Auditions are for the purpose of placement only, and are conducted with the same encouraging teaching style that characterizes VYMA rehearsals.
• Auditions:  Fall and spring, by appointment only.  Call for appointment.
• When: Two 14-week sessions. Weekly rehearsals are Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m., September to June.
• Tuition: $350 per semester. Limited scholarships available.
• Click here to download the Youth Orchestra Student Application