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Steven Karidoyanes, Director

Sergio Muñoz, YS Student Manager

The NEC Youth Symphony (YS) is composed of advanced young musicians, most between the ages of 13 and 18. Members are selected from hundreds of applicants through annual auditions. YS is open to advanced pre-college string, wind, and percussion players.

As one of NEC's senior Preparatory School ensembles, the Youth Symphony has performed in NEC's Jordan Hall, Symphony Hall, and the Boston Opera House in a collaboration with the Boston Ballet School.

Additionally, this orchestra tours internationally every two years. In the summer of 2012, the Orchestra completed a 10-day tour of Budapest, Prague, Vienna and Bratislava. They will tour again in the summer of 2013.

Rehearsals: Saturday, 3:15 - 6:00 PM in Williams Hall

First Rehearsal: September 15, 2012

Upcoming Performances:
November 12, 2012 at 8 PM - Jordan Hall
May 23, 2013 at 8 PM - Jordan Hall

NEC Youth Symphony perform Rimsky-Korsakov's Russian Easter Overture 2010-05-27

Absence Requests

Please submit an Absence Request Form to Sergio Muñoz, YS Student Manager or Lisa Husseini, Concert Ensemble Manager. Requests need to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of absence. We urge you to submit requests as soon as you know about them so that there is plenty of time for them to be approved. All absences must be approved by the NEC Prep Office, prior to the absence date.

You may submit it in using one of the following methods:

  • Print and hand deliver to the Prep Office at 241 St. Botolph Street, Room SB 120.
  • Fax your form to (617) 585-1135 attn: YS
  • Mail to: NEC Preparatory School attn: YS, 290, Huntington Avenue, Boston MA 02115-5018

You may also email a letter of request to YS student manager, Sergio Muñoz.

NOTE: You will receive an email from the YS manager when your absence has been approved.

Still have questions?

E-mail Sergio Muñoz, YS Student Manager or Lisa Husseini, Concert Ensemble Manager or call (617) 585-1128.

2012-10-11


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