Founded in 1956 as a 55-member youth orchestra, the Sacramento Youth Symphony (SYS), under the artistic direction of Michael Neumann, now has a membership of more than 400 talented young musicians from all over the Sacramento Valley region. The Symphony is a non-profit organization. SYS offers beginning through advanced orchestral ensembles (for Ages 6-21), and presents more than 20 concerts per year under the baton of some of the best music educators and conductors in the region.
Its mission is to educate and advance the musical skills of youth within our community in ways that engage, challenge, and inspire. Its programs are designed specifically to bridge music and academic subjects, teaching orchestra ethics and appropriate social behavior. In doing so, students gain self-esteem, self-expression, discipline, and a sense of teamwork.
sue.moss@sacramentoyouthsymphony.org
http://www.sacramentoyouthsymphony.org/
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3443 Ramona Ave., Ste 22, Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 731-5777
SYS provides youth the opportunity to learn and perform with introductory, beginning, intermediate and advanced orchestras. In this assembly, the youth orchestra – led by a professional conductor – introduces students to styles, color of sounds and the instruments used to produce classical music. Students will see how collective and individual hard work toward a shared goal creates beautiful music and a long-term sense of achievement.
Availability is limited. Please be sure to indicate a second and third choice.
Diana Roofner
droofner@cityofsacramento.org
LOGISTICAL NEEDS: microphone; sound system; 40 chairs; indoor performance area