YOUTH SYMPHONY

TVYS Mission Statement

The purpose of Temecula Valley Youth Symphony is to enrich the lives of student musicians with outstanding educational and performance opportunities for all levels, in a nurturing and challenging environment without discrimination. Working together with parents, private and school music instructors, TVYS will provide the finest possible training with rehearsal and performance opportunities to enable the students to develop, share and further enrich their lives through the power of music. TVYS believes that music is proven to enhance student performance in all academic areas.

The Region’s Premier Youth Symphony Program

Temecula Valley Youth Symphony offers music students an opportunity to participate in weekly rehearsals in an orchestral setting. The youth symphony program has several ensembles to suit children at any level of music development along the way,

Tuition includes the following:

  • Weekly Monday night rehearsals.
  • Concentrated study of classical and symphonic repertoire.
  • Direction by a professional conductor and music educator.
  • Coaching by professional musicians.
  • Solo and chamber music performance opportunities.
  • 3-4 Concerts per season.
  • Opportunities to play in various recitals and concerts in the community.
 

Temecula Valley Youth Symphony Ensembles:

Symphonic Orchestra

The Temecula Valley Youth Symphony Symphonic Orchestra is the top tiered ensemble in the TVYS Program, and consists of established performers. 

Conductor: Dr. Zun-Hin Woo

Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays 7:00pm-8:30pm

Concert Orchestra

The Temecula Valley Youth Symphony Concert Orchestra is an intermediate orchestra for strings, winds, brass and percussion players. Emphasis is placed on orchestral performance skills, musicianship, ensemble technique and repertoire building.

Conductor: Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann

Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays 5:30pm-6:45pm 

Debut Strings

The Temecula Valley Youth Symphony Debut Strings is a new ensemble, which focuses on teaching Beginner Students how to play instruments such as the Violin, Viola, and Cello. The goal is for students who are new at their instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble, and set the students up for continued success to grow within the Youth Symphony Program. 

Conductor: Marie Luedtke, M.A. Ed.

Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays 6:00pm-7:00pm

Available Sessions

Fall and Spring Semester

Fall and Spring Semester Information:

Performing seasons run from mid-August through May. 

Second Semester Inirmation

  • August 26th, 2024- December 16th, 2024 
    No Rehearsals 9/2/24, 11/11/24, and 11/25/24
    Concerts on Oct. 21st, 2024 and Dec. 16th, 2024
  • Spring Information Coming Soon. 

Rehearsals and Schedule:

Rehearsals take place at the Murrieta Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church on Monday Evenings.  The full list of schedule is posted on the Student Log-in Page.

32477 Starbuck Circle
Murrieta CA 92562

Class times and location may change depending on any new Covid restrictions. 

Schedule:

6:00 -7:00pm: TVYS Debut Strings (Beginner)

5:30 – 6:45 pm: TVYS Concert Orchestra (Intermediate)

7:00 – 8:30 pm: TVYS Symphonic Orchestra (Advanced)

Tuition:

The Temecula Valley Youth Symphony groups are a tuition based program. We accept applications throughout the year, and mid-semester enrollments are prorated.

  • Symphonic Orchestra: $600.00 for the season or $300.00 per 5 month semester.
  • Concert Orchestra: $550.00 for the season or $275.00 per 5 month semester.
  • Debut Strings: $550.00 for the season or $275.00 per 5 month semester.

Families with more than 1 student enrolled will receive a 10% discount for each student enrolled.

Contact Info: 

 

TVYS 2024 Summer Session

Rehearsals:

Every Monday from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
June 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22 

Murrieta Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church
32477 Starbuck Circle
Murrieta, CA 92562

Summer Concert:

July 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Tuition:  

$25 per week for 8 weeks or $200 per student. Families with 2 or more siblings receive a 10% discount.

Staff:

  • Conductor:  Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann (Violin and Viola)
  • Woodwind Coach and Manager: Shelby Huber (Clarinet and Flute)

Contact Info: 

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Contact Manager, Shelby Huber to join!
(805) 256-5614

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