PYP Nominated for Willamette Week’s 2025 Best of Portland!

Posted on June 2, 2025

We’re excited to share some big news!

Portland Youth Philharmonic has been nominated for Best Band/Musical Group in Willamette Week’s 2025 Best of Portland Readers’ Poll! This annual poll highlights the people, places, and organizations that make our city shine — and we’re honored to be among them.

For over a century, PYP has been a home for exceptional young musicians to grow, perform, and inspire. From concert halls to community centers, our ensembles bring powerful, expressive music to audiences across the Portland metro area. This nomination is a reflection not only of the talent and hard work of our young musicians, but also the incredible support we’ve received from families, alumni, and music lovers throughout the region.

Voting is open now and runs through mid-June. It only takes a minute, and every vote counts! If you’ve ever been moved by a PYP performance — whether at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, a Camerata chamber event, or a school outreach performance — we’d be so grateful for your support in helping us win.

Vote here:
https://bop.wweek.com/art-and-entertainment/best-band-musical-group

Being nominated alongside some of Portland’s most beloved musical acts is a thrill in itself, but winning would be a huge boost for the visibility of youth music education in our city. It shows that orchestral music — and the young people who make it — deserve a spot at the center of our cultural conversation.

Thank you for cheering us on. Let’s bring this one home for the next generation of Portland musicians!