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October 22, 2019

PYP OPENS ASTONISHING SEASON 96 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 WITH GERSHWIN’S PIANO CONCERTO

Portland Youth Philharmonic opens astonishing Season 96 on Saturday, November 9 with Gershwin’s Piano Concerto

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... Read More ›


October 9, 2019

14-YEAR-OLD JOSHUA JI WINS THE 2019 PORTLAND PIANO INTERNATIONAL PIANO CONCERTO COMPETITION

14-year-old Joshua Ji, winner, 2019 Portland Piano International Piano Concerto Competition joins PYP on tour to Corvallis & Season 96 opening night in Portland

CORVALLIS, OR – Congratulations to Sunset High School sophomore Joshua Ji on winning the 2019 Portland Piano International / SOLO Piano Concerto Competition, presented in partnership with Portland Youth Philharmonic. As part of his prize, Joshua will perform... Read More ›


August 6, 2019

PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC HOLDS AUDITIONS IN AUGUST 2019 AHEAD OF 96TH SEASON

Portland Youth Philharmonic invites young musicians to be astonished by what they can accomplish, holds auditions in August ahead of 96th Season

PORTLAND, OR – Since 1924, Portland Youth Philharmonic has been committed to inspiring young musicians throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, while also providing the highest quality music education possible. The orchestra has a long tradition of excellence in education and... Read More ›


July 23, 2019

PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES ASTONISHING 96TH SEASON AT THE ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL

Portland Youth Philharmonic announces astonishing 96th season at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

PORTLAND, OR – Since 1924, Portland Youth Philharmonic has been committed to inspiring young musicians throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, while also providing the highest quality music education possible. The orchestra has a long tradition of excellence in education and performance dating back to its first concert in 1925.

“PYP... Read More ›


June 14, 2019

PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC CELEBRATES 1 MILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE

Portland Youth Philharmonic celebrates 1 million views on YouTube

PORTLAND, OR – Portland Youth Philharmonic’s popular YouTube channel has now received over a million views on the video-sharing website! The 95-year-old youth orchestra’s collection of videos includes live concert recordings, instrument demos of well-known pieces arranged by PYP musicians, as well as interviews with musicians, alumni, and more.

Launched in May 2008, PYP’s... Read More ›


April 30, 2019

PYP’S YOUNG STRING ENSEMBLE PRESENTS FREE CONCERT AT IRCO

Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Young String Ensemble, led by Oregon Symphony violinist Inés Voglar Belgique, presents free concert at the Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

Free Family Concert | Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 2:00 PM | IRCO Community Center

PORTLAND, OR – Portland Youth Philharmonic’s youngest ensemble will perform a free concert in Northeast Portland at the Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) Community... Read More ›