The Orchestra is Yours! The Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic: Nurturing the next generation of South Bay Area musical talent through passion, excellence, equity, and cultural exchange.
Mission
The SYP believes in collaboration and potential, growth, and joy.
The Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic (SYP) empowers young South Bay Area musicians of all backgrounds through a passion-driven orchestra. By providing high-quality music education through accessible classroom pedagogy, the SYP programs classical music from around the world to foster more diverse representation in the classical music field and celebrate our students’ and communities’ unique voices.
The Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID # 33-5035280. If you would like a copy of our IRS Determination Letter, please send us a message.
Audition to Join
We offer an advanced-level orchestra (12-18 yo), and an entry-level orchestra (8-12 yo).
- The Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic. Ages 12-18
- The CSMA Junior Orchestra by the SYP, in partnership with the Community School of Music and Arts. Ages: 8-12
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Tuba, Double bass.
Skill Levels: Beginners, intermediary, and advanced-level players are welcome to audition for our programs.
Programs
The SYP, founded by passionate Latine educators, inspires young musicians to develop their unique voices, celebrate their cultural backgrounds, and grow as musicians and individuals.
The SYP’s programs are teaching orchestras committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Youth orchestras serve as gateways to form professional musicians. Children earn important life and teamwork skills. Youth understands how to collaborate towards common goals and enjoy their achievements during performances.
At the SYP, we build community together and commit to each other through music-making. We welcome students who have discovered their passion for music through a variety of paths.
News
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A Taste of Joy: SYP’s Inaugural Concert
We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic’s inaugural concert: A Taste of Joy. We are proud of how much our gifted young musicians have grown as a new orchestra, and they are excited to share the very start of their musical journey with you for…
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The SYP Parents Multicultural Potluck
Later in September, the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic held its first Parents’ Potluck. We celebrated our multicultural community by sharing about Fall festivals across our families’ multiple cultures with a wonderful selection of special dishes, snacks, and beverages, from Lassi to coxinhas, from samosas to Bánh bò, a sweet, chewy sponge cake from Vietnam. Thank…
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SYP’s Inaugural Season Kick off
The Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic kicked off its inaugural season on Monday, August 26th, and we are so excited to have assembled a talented group of young musicians. We can’t wait to see them flourish on their musical journey! Keep an eye for our inaugural concert this fall!
