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June 10, 2020
PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC MOVES AUDITIONS ONLINE AHEAD OF 97TH CONCERT SEASON
Portland Youth Philharmonic moves auditions online ahead of 97th concert season
PORTLAND, OR – Portland Youth Philharmonic, the nation’s first and oldest youth orchestra, is now accepting online applications and video auditions from local, young creatives interested in playing in PYP ensembles for the organization’s 97th concert season. This year all auditions will be reviewed electronically via video submissions. The deadline to... Read More ›
April 13, 2020
PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC SUSPENDS 96TH SEASON
PORTLAND, OR – With Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s executive order prohibiting all public gatherings to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Portland Youth Philharmonic is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of its musicians, audiences, staff, and volunteers. In an unprecedented move, the organization... Read More ›
March 10, 2020
DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC MOVES ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST ONLINE
Due to COVID-19 concerns, Portland Youth Philharmonic moves annual fundraising breakfast online
PORTLAND, OR – In light of recent COVID-19 concerns, Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to move the organization’s only annual fundraiser, its Meet the Musicians Breakfast, to an online venue. Originally scheduled for 7:30 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the Multnomah Athletic... Read More ›
February 12, 2020
PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS BRAHMS FOURTH SYMPHONY & 16-YEAR-OLD NATE STROTHKAMP
PORTLAND, OR – Since its founding in the 1920s, Portland Youth Philharmonic has provided young musicians with a challenging opportunity to explore their creativity while receiving the highest quality music education possible. The orchestra’s long tradition of excellence in education and inspiring performances dates back to PYP’s... Read More ›
January 7, 2020
PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS FREE CONCERT AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CANTOR IDA RAE CAHANA
PORTLAND, OR – Portland Youth Philharmonic’s chamber orchestra Camerata PYP, led by Musical Director David Hattner, invites audiences to a very special performance on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 7:00 PM at Congregation Beth Israel (1972 NW Flanders St., Portland, OR 97209). The free concert... Read More ›
November 26, 2019
PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS 58TH ANNUAL CONCERT-AT-CHRISTMAS, A PORTLAND TRADITION SINCE 1961
PORTLAND, OR – Since 1924, Portland Youth Philharmonic has been committed to inspiring young and young-at-heart audiences throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, while also providing the highest quality music education possible. The orchestra’s long tradition of excellence in education and performance dates back to its first concert in 1925.
The day... Read More ›