Portland Youth Philharmonic - Celebrating a century of incredible music!

Founded in 1924, PYP is the longest continually operating youth orchestra in the United States! The structure and standards that we established for training young musicians in the 1920s became the prototype for youth orchestras across the country.
Over the years, thousands of young musicians have played in one or more of PYP’s ensembles. Some have gone on to professional careers in orchestras across the country! Others have achieved great success in teaching music or exploring non-musical fields, while continuing to be accomplished amateur musicians and active supporters of the arts in their communities. Alumni often attribute much of their success in life to the discipline and teamwork they experienced as members of the Portland Youth Philharmonic.
As we celebrate 100 years in the 2023-2024 season, PYP continues to train musicians for excellence and for success in life. Want to be a part of PYP's next century? Consider becoming a Friend of PYP to help support young musicians today! Learn more about our story and how to get involved at portlandyouthphil.org/friend.
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