The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYSO) is youth orchestra located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The VYSO operates out of St. James Community Square,"The Garage: Venerable Vancouver venue saved by city purchase". Tom Harrison, The Province, February 14, 2016 and is a non-profit organization that performs a series of concerts within the Metro Vancouver region. It also provides musical education and development for young musicians.
History The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1930 by R. Cyril Haworth as the Vancouver Little Orchestra. It was originally directed by the students themselves until the arrival of its first music director, George Coutts."Youth Orchestras". The Canadian Encyclopedia, Stanley Saunders, Suzanne Thomas, Nancy McGregor, Patricia Wardrop. 11/23/09. In 1938, the orchestra became attached to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and was renamed the Vancouver Junior Symphony Orchestra. In 1945, a reorganization resulted in the orchestra's independence from the VSO and was renamed the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra.
In 1990, Pam Chambers wrote a 32-page history of the orchestra, titled Sixty Years of Music Making: The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra 1930–1990.
VYSO Orchestras The VYSO is made up of four student orchestras, each representing different age groups. Entrance to each of the four orchestras is through competitive auditions.
Debut Orchestra, Designed for string musicians aged 8 to 11, who have little or no previous ensemble experience."Janna Sailor directs the entry-level strings-only beginner ensemble, featuring players aged from eight to about 11, for Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra.". Vancouver Sun, 05.13.2015 Junior Orchestra, Provides training in orchestral skills for more experienced string musicians of ages generally ranging from 10 to 13 years old. Intermediate Orchestra, A full orchestra offering training for musicians of junior and senior high school age. Senior Orchestra, A full orchestra for advanced musicians up to 22 years of age.
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External links Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra