October is Arts Month in the City of Tacoma. As a non-profit organization, the TYSA is always seeking opportunity for support. This can be in a variety of forms: donations, volunteering, joining us as an audience member or connecting us with your business for possible sponsorships. Please join our musical family by sharing your talents.
A wonderful opportunity awaits youth aged 6-21 as they join the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Each August youth play a classical piece of their choice for our conductors. Qualified students are placed in one or more of our 8 performing groups according to their ability. It is a fun learning experience for the students to demonstrate their musical growth.
A wonderful opportunity awaits youth aged 6-21 as they join the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Each August youth play a classical piece of their choice for our conductors. Qualified students are placed in one or more of our 8 performing groups according to their ability. It is a fun learning experience for the students to demonstrate their musical growth.
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In addition to the regular orchestral program, TYSA augments its curriculum with sectionals, chamber music, private lessons and music theory classes. Through eight orchestras and adjunct programs, the TYSA reaches over 30,000 people annually.
The successful Evergreen Music Festival, summer music program provides opportunity for our students together with students not in our regular program to experience the love and joy of performing music together.The uniqueness of the March String Orchestra Festival provides for over 1,250 middle/junior high musicians.
The successful Evergreen Music Festival, summer music program provides opportunity for our students together with students not in our regular program to experience the love and joy of performing music together.The uniqueness of the March String Orchestra Festival provides for over 1,250 middle/junior high musicians.
The Tacoma Youth Symphony heralds as the premiere performance orchestra of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Conducted by Music Director Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs, this nationally renowned orchestra performs three professional repertoire concerts annually in the historic Rialto Theater in downtown Tacoma.
The Tacoma String Philharmonia under the baton of Dr. Anna Jensen provides exciting performances twice each year in the Urban Grace Church. They also hold a school tour each season. Direct all schedule and emergency absence information to your Rehearsal Assistant and not the TYSA office. White long-sleeved tuxedo shirt, Black Skirt (Style name: Symphony Concert Skirt from Tuxedo Wholesaler), Black dress shoes (no sneakers), black hose.
Younger musicians meet for daily classes and rehearsals. The program is designed for young string, woodwind, brass & percussion players. String students entering grades 3-8 in the upcoming school year need a minimum of one (1) year experience. Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion students entering grades 6-8 need a minimum one (1) year experience.
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Paul Wong-Mathers
Jul 23, 2021
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If you are a young musician or parent of one and are considering joining TYSA, I hope this review helps you make an informed decision.
I was a member of TYSA orchestras for five years, right through high school graduation. I stuck around for a few reasons, it looks good on a college app, etc., but I can hardly say it was a highlight of my youth.
Only consider joining if you are serious about a future career in music. They take music with a grave seriousness and seem to have a tacit expectation that all their members end up in music conservatories. They demand loyalty and have disdain for competing
I was a member of TYSA orchestras for five years, right through high school graduation. I stuck around for a few reasons, it looks good on a college app, etc., but I can hardly say it was a highlight of my youth.
Only consider joining if you are serious about a future career in music. They take music with a grave seriousness and seem to have a tacit expectation that all their members end up in music conservatories. They demand loyalty and have disdain for competing
Brendon Kibler
Aug 02, 2019
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The Tacoma Youth Symohony was by far the best group I've ever been a part of, and honestly shaped me into who I am today. By far the best youth group on the west coast, and I can say that confidently. They have the nicest staff you've ever met, and I can assure that it's the best music experience a young person can have.
