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Violin Orchestra

Youth Orchestra programs are a great way to get into a community of musicians, learning to play together in a bigger and more challenging environment.

String Clinic specialize in preparing students for youth orchestra auditions. 

Explore Youth Orchestra Programs!

Region-specific: New York Tri-State / Upstate NY

New York Youth Symphony

  • Programs:

    • Orchestra​

    • Chamber Music

    • Jazz

    • Composition

    • Musical Theater Song Writing

    • Conducting

    • First Music

    • Crescendo program

  • Level: Advanced 

  • Age: 12-22

NYYS

National Youth Orchestra of U.S. 

  • Programs:

    • Seasonal: Summer Program

    • Tuition-Free

    • International Tour

  • Level: Advanced 

  • Age: 16-19

NYO-USA

Norwalk Youth Symphony

  • Programs: 

    • ​Orchestra (offers various levels)​​

    • Prelude program (orchestra entry-level)

    • Small Ensembles (chamber music)

    • Music Classes (theory, aural skills, etc.)

  • ​Level: Covers all levels

  • Age: Grades 4-12

NYS

Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

  • Large orchestra program for High School students

  • Various educational workshops throughout the year

  • Affiliation with Eastman School of Music, Rochester Philharmonic.

  • Level: Advanced

  • Age: grades 8-12

RPYO

All-State Orchestra

  • The all-state orchestra programs are region specific. Therefore, the all-state auditions you'd like to apply for will depend on your state of residency. If you have more questions about it, please send us an email at thestringclinic@gmail.com - we will be happy to guide you!

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Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (YAO)

  • Programs:

    • Orchestra​

    • Chamber Music

    • Competitions

    • Music Classes

    • Summer Programs

  • Level: All levels 

  • Age: 8-22

YAO

Los Angeles

Youth Orchestra

  • Programs:

    • Orchestra​

    • Chamber Music

    • Jazz

    • Composition

    • Musical Theater Song Writing

    • Conducting

    • First Music

    • Crescendo program

  • Level: Advanced 

  • Age: 12-22

LAYO

Orange County Youth Symphony & String Ensemble

  • Programs:

    • Orchestra

    • Masterclasses/Workshops

    • Concerto Competition

    • Concerts for Fifth Grade

  • Level: Advanced 

  • Age: Grade 6th-12th

OCYS

Youth Orchestra

Los Angeles

  • Programs:

    • Orchestra Program in multiple locations 

  • Level: Advanced 

  • Age: Elementary, Middle, and High school students

YOLA

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra

  • Programs:

    • Orchestra​

    • Summer Program

  • Level: Advanced 

  • Age: 20 years and under

SFSYO

Region-specific: West Coast

Reynol de la Vina, Las Vegas (Member of YAO,

originally from Cuba)

“Preparing for my YAO audition with Dr. Kim was both intense and rewarding. Dr. Kim would always push my limits so I could make my limits more limitless and make my playing more versatile."

Ronald Deng, NY

(NYYS grad)

"Dr. Kim offered a lot of time with me in going over the smallest passages and breaking them down. This not only has improved my technique but also learned a lot how to interpret music. I've gained specific set of skills "

Mia Jung-Pitkin, CT

(Concertmaster at Norwalk Youth Symphony)

“I feel like I made most improvements in my musicality since I started studying with Dr. Kim two years ago. She really emphasizes posture often and laser-focuses on certain parts that need improvement and make sure that they're fixed.”

Anna Xu, Westchester

(Perfect Score at 2024 NYSSMA)

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