Benjamin Zander, Director
The Youth Philharmonic Orchestra is composed of highly accomplished young musicians, most between the ages of 13 and 18. Members are selected by audition from a pool of several hundred applicants. This is the top level of the New England Convervatory youth orchestra program.
Read the blog: YPO in China 2007
Join the discussion: Benjamin Zander and YPO members
Rehearsals: Saturday, 3:10–6:00 p.m.
First Rehearsal: September 19, 2009
Jordan Hall Performances: December 16, 2009 and June 4, 2010
Print out a mailable ticket order form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I Audition for YPO?
Auditions for the YPO take place on a yearly basis in May. Students take a Large Ensemble audition. Qualified students are then invited to play in a final round of YPO callback auditions before being accepted into the orchestra.
Technical requirements: for highly advanced string, woodwind, brass and percussion players. Admission to YPO is extremely selective. Students placed in YPO generally play at a level which will guarantee them admission to selective conservatories. Younger college-age players are sometimes invited to fill vacancies due to the absence of qualified pre-college players.
How do I request to be absent from a YPO rehearsal?
Please print and hand-in an Absence Request Form to YPO manager or Concert Ensemble Manager, Rebecca Bogers. Requests need to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of absence. We urge you to submit requests as soon as you know about them so that there is plenty of time for them to be approved.
You may also fax your form in to
(617) 585-1135
or snail mail to:
NEC Preparatory School
Attn: YPO
290 Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02115-5018
You may also email a letter of request to the YPO manager.
NOTE: You will receive an email from the YPO manager when your absence has been approved by Benjamin Zander.
2010-03-03
SARAH VAUGHAN