SARATOGA YOUTH SYMPHONY
WELCOME !
The Saratoga Youth Symphony was founded in 2012 by two dedicated musicians in New York’s Capital Region: Sue Nazzaro and Ellen Madison. The Symphony Orchestra was founded on the belief that great music should be available to all students and that the musicians of the orchestra should be able to share their love for music with each other, and within the community.
Under the leadership of Music Director
Joshua Thompson, the SYS provides a non-competitive orchestral experience for talented student musicians ages 18 and under. Members of the Youth Symphony, Preparatory Symphony and Wind Symphony represent more than two dozen schools throughout the Capital District. The SYS continues to build upon its reputation for musical excellence while maintaining its commitment to music education and community activities.
SYS ANNOUNCEMENTS
TONIGHT'S REHEARSAL FOR THE SYS IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE SNOWSTORM!
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The SPS and SWS WILL have rehearsal this afternoon.
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​​​​​Saratoga Youth Symphony Community Night!
This event is for teachers and for any student who has interest in auditioning for an SYS ensemble for Fall 2025. Come join us and play at the rehearsal on Sunday, March 16th at 6:45 pm. Please email us to let us know if you or any of your students would like to participate. We look forward to seeing you and your students!
​​​​Next Performance!
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is a benefit concert for the Franklin Community Center and the minimum admission cost is $10 per person. (Children 12 years and younger are free) The performance will be held at the Presbyterian-United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Street in Saratoga Springs.
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To all Saratoga Youth Symphony, Saratoga Preparatory Symphony and Saratoga Wind Symphony members. Kindly note below a few important points. These guidelines are subject to change depending on the rules of our venue:
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No food or drink is allowed inside the rehearsal room and concert space.
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Musicians should bring and use personal hand sanitizer as needed.
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If a musician has a cold or cold like symptoms, please wear a mask to rehearsal.
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If an SYS musician or family member(s) living with the musician is diagnosed with Covid-19, please stay home and do not attend rehearsal that week.
Contributions Welcome!
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Although we are not a 501c3 (nonprofit organization), we welcome contributions. If you would like to contribute to the SYS, these funds will only be used for musician scholarships and also to purchase instruments. Contributions can be mailed to us at: Saratoga Youth Symphony, P.O. Box 3092, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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Rehearsals:
All rehearsals are held at the Presbyterian-United Church of Christ in Saratoga Springs, New York. In order to be a member of the Saratoga Youth Symphony, Saratoga Preparatory Symphony or Saratoga Wind Symphony, it is required that symphony members participate in all dress rehearsals and concerts.
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Saratoga Preparatory Symphony Rehearsal time: Sundays, 4:45 - 6:15
Saratoga Wind Symphony Rehearsal time: Sundays, 4:45 - 6:15
Saratoga Youth Symphony Rehearsal time: Sundays, 6:45 - 8:30
