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COLORADO SPRINGS YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Through Music, We are One

We are the most comprehensive instrumental music program for youth in this part of the country. Our mission compels us to provide for artistic development through high quality, diverse music experiences that enrich the cultural environment of local, national and international communities. The Mozart Strings Project, an outreach program for beginning string players, is offered in school districts where there are no string programs. The Youth Symphony plays for thousands of children and adults yearly, focusing on audiences that have limited exposure to live orchestral music.

Our ten youth ensembles connect families to the life-altering power of musical performance, both in the Pikes Peak Region and around the world. Whether they’re playing at our home base in Colorado Springs at the Pikes Peak Center, or far afield in New York’s Carnegie Hall, New Zealand, China, Australia, Bulgaria or Japan, our students benefit from our comprehensive instrumental music program.

Programs

The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony is proud to offer ten individual groups, as well as other programs so that every student at every skill level can learn and celebrate music together.

Community

The CSYSA actively seeks to strengthen our community offerings by partnering with other local artistic and service groups.

Auditions

Approximately 500 young musicians are accepted by audition every year to take part in one of our programs within The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association.

Travel

Music is an incredible tool that connects cultures and communities. We are proud to give students the opportunity to travel the globe and share the message of music.

Our Story

For an in-depth look at who we are, take a moment to peruse our Story document. The file includes our history, mission statement, and information on what makes us unique in the community!

  • Enrollment Meeting I for the 2023-2024 Season - Returning Musicians
    May 31, 6:00 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
    This meeting is for returning CSYSA musicians and their families!
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  • Enrollment Meeting II for the 2023-2024 Season - New Musicians
    Wed, May 31
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    May 31, 7:00 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
    This meeting is for new CSYSA musicians and their families!
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  • College Prep - Summer Auditions
    Thu, Jun 01
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    Jun 01, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
    June auditioners who register by the deadline will recieve a tuition discount!
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  • Fiddle Day with Dr. Christopher Luther
    Mon, Jun 05
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    Jun 05, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
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  • Jazz Camp
    Mon, Jun 19
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    Jun 19, 9:00 AM – Jun 23, 8:00 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
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  • Manitou Chamber Music Festival - Faculty & Student Recitals
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 11
    Location is TBD
    Jul 11, 7:00 PM – Jul 23, 4:30 PM
    Location is TBD
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  • Sounds of Summer Orchestra
    Wed, Jul 12
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    Jul 12, 9:00 AM – Jul 14, 8:00 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
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  • String Camp - WG, AMA, ALG, VIV
    Mon, Aug 07
    Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center
    Aug 07, 9:00 AM – Aug 09, 5:00 PM
    Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center, 30150 Colorado 67, Woodland Park, CO 80863, USA
    The kick-off to the 2023-2024 season for our string orchestras!
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  • Band Camp - BW, PPW
    Fri, Aug 11
    Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center
    Aug 11, 3:00 PM – Aug 13, 6:00 PM
    Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center, 30150 Colorado 67, Woodland Park, CO 80863, USA
    The kick-off to the 2023-2024 season for our concert bands!
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  • 2023-2024 Rehearsals Begin
    Mon, Aug 14
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    Aug 14, 4:30 PM – Aug 17, 8:30 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
    Rehearsals for the 2023-2024 season will pick back up the week of August 14 - August 17!
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  • College Prep - Fall Auditions
    Thu, Aug 24
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    Aug 24, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
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  • Orchestra Camp - OYO, YS
    Fri, Aug 25
    Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center
    Aug 25, 3:00 PM – Aug 27, 6:00 PM
    Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center, 30150 Colorado 67, Woodland Park, CO 80863, USA
    The kick-off to the 2023-2024 season for our full symphony orchestras!
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  • Fall Buddy Nights
    Mon, Aug 28
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    Aug 28, 4:30 PM – Aug 31, 8:30 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
    Join us to visit the rehearsal(s) of your choice during Buddy Night Week! CSYSA members and invited friends receive a 20% tuition discount if their buddy later auditions and enrolls.
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  • Night of White Lights
    Fri, Sep 08
    Location is TBD
    Sep 08, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Location is TBD
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  • CSYSA Fall Auditions
    Sat, Sep 09
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
    Sep 09, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
    Auditions to fill needed slots for the 2023-2024 season
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