Youth Orchestras
Asia America Youth Symphony Orchestra
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
David Benoit, Music Director
aasa@asiasymphony.org
310-377-8977
Focus: Pre-college young musicians, classical and jazz and integrating Eastern and Western influences
http://aasymphony.org
Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra
Claremont, CA
Dr. Robert Sage, Music Director
claremontyouthso@gmail.com
626-695-2476
Focus: Students with a minimum one-year of playing experience
http://www.claremontyouthsymphony.org/
Colburn School Orchestras
Los Angeles, CA
cspa@colburnschool.edu
213-621-4548
Focus: Musicians at every level
Korean American Youth Symphony
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
Seung Ju Kim, Music Director
kamfla@gmail.com
323-484-3130
Focus: Pre-college students
http://www.kamfla.org/index.html
LA Korean Youth Orchestra
760 S Westmoreland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005
Director: Dr Jung Jinshik 323-243-6130 Email: springla33@gmail.com
www.koreanorchestra.com
Los Angeles Youth Orchestra
Encino, CA
Russel Steinberg, Artistic Director
818-857-6251
Focus: Pre-college students, ages 8-18; Concert Orchestra: intermediate level; Symphony Orchestra: advanced level
http://www.losangelesyouthorchestra.org/layo
Pre-professional level orchestras
American Youth Symphony
Los Angeles, CA
Carlos Izcaray, Music Director
310-470-2332
Focus: Musicians who are at least 15 years of age; comprised of musicians in high school through doctoral programs.
http://aysymphony.org
Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra
Los Angeles, CA
Yuga Cohler, Conductor in Residence
213-617-7707
Focus: A pre-professional training ensemble, comprised of talented musicians ages 15-25 on the cusp of professional careers.
Valley Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
(T) 213-458-4618
info@valleyphil.org
16706 OSBORNE ST., Northridge, California 91343
http://www.valleyphil.org/