Santa Cruz County
Youth Symphony

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Musicians

The Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony is directed by
Maestro John Larry Granger

The members of the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony are some of the finest young musicians on the Central Coast. They range from from 8 to 20 years old. They receive expert training from conductor Larry Granger as well as from visiting professional musicians. Many have gone on to study music at prestigious universities and colleges nationwide.

Joining the symphony
If you are proficient in an orchestral instrument and are under 20 years old, you are eligible to try out for the symphony.

To register for the 2009-2010 season:

  • New musicians should complete an Audition form.
  • Returning musicians should complete a Registration packet.
  • Please download and fill out the appropriate forms from the links above (they are in PDF format). After completing all applicable forms, please send them by "snail mail" to the Symphony Manager.

We welcome students from all parts of the county and all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. No student is excluded from the orchestra due to financial need. Limited financial aid and scholarships are available.

Rehearsals
Symphony Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM at the Georgiana Bruce Kirby School in Harvey West Industrial Park.Prospective musicians and the general public are welcome at all rehearsals.

The Georgiana Bruce Kirby School is located at 425 Encinal Street in Harvey West Industrial Park (behind Costco). Click here for map (Adobe Acrobat PDF file).

Auditions
Each fall, the youth symphony holds auditions for new musicians.
Auditions for the 2009-2010 season will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at UCSC.  If you are interested in playing with the symphony, please contact the symphony manager for details.

Advanced student musicians will also have the opportunity to participate in the SCCYS concerto competition in September 2009. See conductor for details.