Student Music Groups
Please watch for the necessary audition dates and requirements. Every group has different timelines.
Golden State Youth Orchestra
This Palo Alto organization is a local orchestra offering youth the opportunity to join with peers in an orchestra setting. Formerly known as the El Camino Youth Symphony, this organization requires auditions and is open to ages 6-18 and varying ensembles exist to cater to different ages and skill levels including both orchestra and chamber music opportunities.
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
The Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra (PACO) is an award-winning youth orchestra for regional string musicians of high-school age and younger. PACO’s five ensembles—SuperStrings, Preparatory, Debut, Sinfonia, and Senior PACO—have approximately 25 members each who rehearse weekly and perform throughout the year presenting an extraordinary level of music-making and commitment to their art.
California Youth Symphony
Originally established as a single symphony orchestra, the California Youth Symphony has grown dramatically in the past 20 years and now offers eight programs, covering all symphonic instruments, for students ages 8 to 18. Total enrollment exceeds 500 young musicians, representing over 100 Bay Area schools from Marin County to Gilroy. This includes the South Bay and Peninsula regions.
iSing Silicon Valley Choirs for Girls
iSing Silicon Valley champions girls as artists through exceptional musical experiences. iSing brings together more than 300 1st–12th grade singers in Silicon Valley, offers them rigorous musical and vocal training and the opportunity to premiere commissioned works, collaborate with acclaimed artists, record albums, and tour the world. Celebrated for the gorgeous vocal blend and joyous singing of its choirs, iSing has quickly built a deeply committed musical community in the Bay Area — while earning awards and recognition on national and international stages.