Then & Now: PJS Alumnus Walter Maddox

Posted on December 1, 2016

Portland Junior Symphony alumnus and Jacob Avshalomov‘s First Concertmaster Walter Maddox shared the following excerpts in a letter to PYP’s Development Manager Kristan Knapp.

Dear Kristan,

At my oral exam at Juilliard, I appeared before the entire Composition Faculty. They tried to fool me, asking, “what is this music?” I looked it over quickly and said, (1958) “this looks like Schubert, but it isn’t. It’s... Read More ›

Season 92 Annual Report

Posted on October 20, 2016

Ninety-two years after its founding in 1924, the Portland Youth Philharmonic is alive and well thanks to you, the Friends of PYP. Because you joined Friends of PYP last year, 300 young musicians have had amazing opportunities to grow and learn skills that will last a lifetime, and their exciting performances have inspired thousands of other young people. Through outstanding... Read More ›

‘Summer Soloists’ Recap: Sara Hedberg

Posted on October 14, 2016

19-year-old PYP flute player Sara Hedberg shared her summer on Instagram as part of our ‘Summer Soloists’ social media series.

‘Summer Soloists’ followed 8 Portland Youth Philharmonic musicians as they spent a summer playing, practicing, and preparing excerpts for Season 93.

10/18/2016 - Sara faces her midterms this week here at Oberlin College & Conservatory. Sophomore year is shaping up to be a good one!

‘Summer Soloists’ Recap: Talia Dugan

Posted on October 5, 2016

19-year-old PYP clarinetist Talia Dugan shared her summer on Instagram as part of our ‘Summer Soloists’ social media series.

‘Summer Soloists’ followed 8 Portland Youth Philharmonic musicians as they spent a summer playing, practicing, and preparing excerpts for Season 93.

10/6/16 - Never let yourself be limited by your preconceived expectations of an experience- come in without expectations and enjoy the journey! I didn’t... Read More ›