New York Youth Symphony

New York Youth Symphony Grammy Winning Symphony Orchestra. Chamber Music. Jazz Ensemble. Composition. Crescendo Orchestra. Conducting. Musical Theater Songwriting. Join Us Today!
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The New York Youth Symphony is one of the most awarded youth programs of its kind in the nation, including the 2022 Grammy award for Best Orchestral Performance. It is recognized for its innovative, educational programs for talented young musicians. Founded in 1963 as an orchestra to showcase the metropolitan area’s most gifted musicians ages 12-22, its activities have since grown to encompass pro

grams in chamber music, conducting, composition, jazz, and musical theater songwriting with performances at world class venues including Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Through its commissioning program, First Music, the NYYS has commissioned over 170 works from young composers since 1984.

09/04/2026

To be fair, Golden is a BOP ✨

The NYYS Musical Theater Songwriting program is an opportunity for students to explore the art of writing songs you might hear in your favorite musical. Whether you're a musician, a writer, or just a Broadway enthusiast, this program is for you!

Throughout the year, under the guidance of Michael Kooman, students with a wide range of musical backgrounds and experiences come together to experiment, create, and develop their own songs. From writing original music to workshopping their pieces with professional songwriters from some of your favorite musicals, students get the chance to experience the creative process firsthand.

Interested in learning more? Check out the program at the link in our bio! Applications are closing soon

09/01/2026

The power of the Timpani!

Featured is a clip from last season of our Symphony Orchestra working on Barber's First Symphony

Are you interested in performing in one of the best youth symphonies? Check out our website for more information!

You're invited to our Gala! 🥂✨One of our most important fundraising events of the year, we're proud to support the next ...
08/31/2026

You're invited to our Gala! 🥂✨

One of our most important fundraising events of the year, we're proud to support the next generation of musicians and to celebrate those that inspire artistic excellence ⭐️

🗓️ October 26, 2026 @ 6 PM
📍Tribeca Rooftop

Tickets are now available in our bio and on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

08/28/2026

📣 Calling all brass players!

Are you a brass player ages 12–22 in the NYC area? Your next musical opportunity could be with the award-winning New York Youth Symphony. 🎺

No student will be turned away due to financial need. Financial aid, application fee waivers, and work-study opportunities are available.

🎺 Ready to take your playing to the next level?

Apply now → nyys.org/apply

Questions? Email [email protected]

08/25/2026

It's audition season!!

You may be feeling nervous...don't be! Here are 5 tips from our Crescendo Director Tanya Chanphanitpornkit on how to nail your next audition 🙌

08/25/2026

Patiently waiting...

Students are flooding back into our offices for auditions and with that comes sadly forgotten belongings. Remember: no belongings left behind!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon :)

08/21/2026

How many did you guess?

Put your answers in the comments below!

Think you could write the next great musical? This season, NYYS Musical Theater Songwriting students will work with distinguished guest artists including Laurence O’Keefe (Mean Girls, Heathers), David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo, Shrek), Mark Sonnenblick (K-Pop Demon Hunters), Grey Henson (Mean Girls, Shucked), Adam Gwon (Ordinary Days), and more.

✨ Applications for the 2026–27 season are now open! Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.

08/19/2026

You're invited ✨

As auditions begin, preparations for this year’s Gala are underway!

Themed “Ignite,” this year’s Gala will celebrate those who inspire artistic excellence at NYYS.

🔥 Save the date: October 26 at 6 PM

Tickets will be available beginning at the end of August. Stay tuned for more details!

08/18/2026

What is Musical Theater Songwriting?

One of our newer programs, Musical Theater Songwriting is an opportunity for students to explore the art of writing songs you might hear in your favorite musical. But what exactly does that look like?

Throughout the year, under the guidance of Michael Kooman, students with a wide range of musical backgrounds and experiences come together to experiment, create, and develop their own songs. From writing original music to workshopping their pieces with professional songwriters from some of your favorite musicals, students get the chance to experience the creative process firsthand.

Whether you’re already involved in theater or simply curious about exploring a new side of music, Musical Theater Songwriting is a space to experiment, collaborate, and find your voice 🎶

Interested in learning more? Check out the program at the link in our bio!

08/13/2026

We're pretty chic here at NYYS 😌

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