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We are located at
2001 Canada Bl. Glendale, CA. 91208
VYMA Board of Directors
Nina Ashur, Ed.D.
President Pro tem
Louise Ghandhi
Vice-President Pro tem
Renee Hansen
Treasurer
Cindy Khalek
Secretary
Samvel Chilingarian
Karen Colin
John A. McIntyre
Janice Melhorn
Leigh Sietsema
Larry Sonderling
Leslie Woodbury
Advisory Board
Nora Aivazyan
Brenda Barnes
Karla Berglund Hughes
Kevin Fitz-Gerald, Ph.D
Dr. Kay Ladanyi, Ph.D.
Jane Levy
Cecilia Nash Loera
Daniel Pollack, Ph.D
Mary Schander
CC Smith
Frank Ticheli, Ph.D.
Youth Orchestra Partner
Grantee
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Real Musicians.....Only Younger!
How do you reward a young musician
for all that practice?
Now in Partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic!
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Verdugo Young Musician's Association,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to providing first-rate music education in a nurturing, non-competitive ensemble setting. Members of the VYMA enhance their musical skills through professional coaching while they discover the dedication, teamwork and joy of making music together.
photo by Luann Norring
VYMA Orchestral Programs
All students with a minimum of one year private instruction are welcome. Repertoire is carefully selected to meet the abilities, aspirations, and educational needs of students at varying levels of musical development (beginning through advanced). In addition to the orchestra rehearsals, VYMA offers sectional coaching by experienced and accomplished professional musicians every week. All ensembles have multiple performance opportunities throughout the year. Past venues have included theaters, libraries, museums and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for the L.A. Philharmonic's Symphonies for Youth events. Orchestral programs meet on Tuesdays.
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The Verdugo Youth Ensemble welcomes all young players with little or no orchestral experience. Students learn the basics of ensemble playing and how to work with a conductor while they prepare music for performance.
Click here for an application for the Verdugo Youth Ensemble.
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Verdugo Youth Orchestra (open to all instruments) is designed for intermediate and advanced players who have had orchestral experience and are prepared to explore the orchestral repertoire of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and contemporary composers.
Click here for an application for the youth orchestra.
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Chamber Music Program
VYMA also offers a Chamber Music program especially designed to challenge young musicians playing beginning, intermediate and advanced string repertoire. VYMA chamber groups have the opportunity to perform in many venues, and have won recognition from the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) Voce Competition and at the Southwest Youth Music Festival (SYMF). Chamber ensembles meet on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Click here for an application for the chamber music program.
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VYMA Fine Arts Academy
Classical Ballet
Music Theory
Music History
Rhythm Fundamentals
Hand Bell Ensemble
VYMA Pops Ensemble
Jazz Band, Improvisation
Click here for an application to the Fine Arts Academy.
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Summer Music Program
A four week program that provides intermediate through advanced students the opportunity to receive coaching in chamber music. The rehearsal schedule is determined by the participants and their coach.
Adult Chamber Music Program, 12-week semester (twelve 60 minute sessions with a professional coach). This adult program is designed specifically for adult music lovers who are looking for an opportunity to share their enthusiasm for chamber music with other adult musicians.
Please call 818 951-6482 or contact us by email for more information.
Auditions / Tuition
VYMA's season runs from September through early June. Minimum requirement for membership is one year of weekly private lessons for instrumental programs, which must be continued throughout participation in VYMA. Auditions are held for the purpose of placement only, and are conducted with the same encouraging teaching style that characterizes VYMA rehearsals. Check our website for audition hints! Tuition is $275 per semester for each instrumental program. Arts Academy classroom courses are $200 per semester. Limited scholarships are available.
Our Policies
For detailed information on our policies please click here to view our Parents Handbook. VYMA is a member of ACSO (The Association of California Symphony Orchestras) and ASOL (American Symphony Orchestra League).
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