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Inspiring audiences since 1924, Portland Youth Philharmonic is the first U.S. organization for young musicians to reach its 100th anniversary.

Here you can find press releases, download PYP’s most up to date logos and audition materials, and photos for our 101st season!

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If you need additional materials, press tickets, or have any questions, please contact Hunter Skowron, PYP’s Marketing and Communications Director, at 503.223.5939 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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May 10, 2024

Pink Martini Band Leader Thomas Lauderdale and In a Landscape Pianist Hunter Noack join America’s oldest youth orchestra to celebrate the conclusion of PYP’s historic Centennial Season on May 31

PORTLAND, OR – Established in 1924, the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP) is the longest continually running youth orchestra in the nation. In 100 years, over 5,000 young musicians have passed through their ranks; they annually serve 20,000 young people in our community, introducing the orchestra and spreading the joy of making music with audiences of all ages. On May 31, 2024,... Read More ›

May 1, 2024

The nation’s longest-running youth orchestra accepting auditions for Season 101 in June and August: Financial Aid and Percussion Scholarships Available!

PORTLAND, OR – The Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP) – the nation’s first youth orchestra to turn 100 years old – is now accepting auditions for its 101st (2024 - 2025) concert season! The organization has openings for all orchestral instruments, with special opportunities for percussionists. PYP provides need-based tuition assistance to any musician who passes an audition, as well as financial... Read More ›

April 29, 2024

Celebrating the Old and the New: A Program of World Premieres Presented by the nation’s first 100-year-old Youth Orchestra!

Featuring all the ensembles of PYP with special performances by PYP’s 2023 Concerto Competition Winner and Pacific Northwest Tribal Drum Group, Four Directions

PORTLAND, OR – Established in 1924, the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP) is the longest continually running youth orchestra in the United States! On May 5, 2024, this century-old organization presents a program of brilliant new music at their... Read More ›

April 10, 2024

Portland Youth Philharmonic exhibit shares 100-year highlights of nation’s first youth orchestra through May at ArtReach Gallery

PORTLAND, OR – Portland Youth Philharmonic, the nation’s first youth orchestra to reach 100 years old, is a Portland treasure that has provided astonishing concerts and excellent music education to area youth since 1924. PYP, as it is called now, was envisioned and developed by pioneering violin teacher, Mary V. Dodge, as the Portland Junior Symphony, starting right after World War I,... Read More ›

March 14, 2024

The Nation’s First Youth Orchestra, in Concert with 2024 GRAMMY award-winning Imani Winds

Featuring an all-American program of new music by GRAMMY winning composers Jessie Montgomery and Jeff Scott, plus a 1894 symphony by Amy Beach, the first American-trained woman symphonic composer

PORTLAND, OR – Established in 1924, the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP) is the first youth orchestra in the United States to turn 100 years old! A treasured part of America’s history, PYP will... Read More ›

February 20, 2024

A Fun Introduction to Classical Music for Families with Young Children: Featuring PYP’s Portland Youth String Ensemble, led by Oregon Symphony Violinist Inés Voglar Belgique

PORTLAND, OR – The musicians of the Portland Youth String Ensemble (PYSE) and their conductor, Inés Voglar Belgique present the annual Cushion Concert - a 45-minute family-friendly interactive musical program that will have young ones ages 2-8 smiling and clapping along. Bring your cushions and join the fun at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM.... Read More ›