In this advanced level orchestral program, students acquire orchestral skills playing from standard repertoire. Open to all instruments.

How: Program consists of rehearsals and performances. Weekly rehearsals include sectional coaching by professional musicians and full rehearsal under the baton of Samvel Chilingarian. The orchestra performs twice annually, with additional optional community appearances.

Who: Advanced level instrumentalists, aged 14-18. All instruments welcome. Minimum requirement is six years of private lessons continued throughout participation in VYMA. Auditions are for the purpose of placement only and are conducted with the same encouraging teaching style that characterizes VYMA rehearsals.

Auditions: Phone (818) 383-4677 or email samvelch@gmail.com to arrange audition time. The purpose of this audition is to determine the musician's appropriate orchestra level. Tuition is fully refundable within one week of the audition.

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When: Two 14-week sessions. Weekly rehearsals are Tuesdays 6:30-8:15pm, September to May. Fall Semester start date is September 10, 2024!

Tuition: $450 per semester (plus 4.2% fee when paid online). $20 Audition fee for new students. Limited scholarships available. If you like to register and pay by check, tuition is $450. Please click here for application and mail-in instructions.