Welcome PJS and PYP Alumni!
This section of our website is just for you. As Portland Youth Philharmonic approaches its 100th anniversary, we are collecting stories and memories from alumni of all decades about what it was like to play in our ensembles and work with Jacques Gershkovitch, Jacob Avshalomov, Huw Edwards, Mei-Ann Chen, or David Hattner.
- Stay Connected
We don’t want to lose touch with you! You are the source of the most intimate history of this organization. Wherever you are and whatever age you are, we hope to hear from you soon. Update your contact information for our database by filling out a “Stay Connected” form. We hope you will want to share recollections of what playing in these orchestras meant to you at the time, or what it has meant for your whole life since then.
- Alumni Newsletter
Get the alumni newsletter delivered to your inbox. View old issues and sign up for the newsletter here.
Submit an update about yourself for the alumni newsletter. We love to hear what you are doing now!
- PYP Alumni on Social Media
PYP’s Alumni Facebook groupis a private group (request to join!) designed for conversations among alumni of all our ensembles. Post old photos and memories to reconnect with fellow alumni.
PYP’s public Facebook page shares current happenings in the organization. Follow us to stay in touch with what’s happening now.
View videos of PYP concerts and rehearsals on our YouTube channel.
- Preserving Our History
We invite you to come to the office to identify photos or donate your memorabilia—photos, posters, recordings, etc. We are seeking volunteers to plan alumni gatherings and interested alums to help with organizing our archives. If you would like to get involved, please contact John Stringer, Development Director: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 503.663.3537.
- Friends of PYP
Thank you for staying connected to your orchestra. As you think about the future of PYP, please consider joining Friends of PYP, our donor network for everyone who loves this organization. There are benefits at all levels of giving, beginning at $35. Whether you are in the Portland area or not, we hope you will support your youth orchestra for the next generation.