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August 16, 2023 Page 7 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Young Musicians of All Skill Levels Welcome Audition for the Longest-Running Youth Orchestra in America Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP), “perhaps the most exciting orchestra in Oregon” (Oregon ArtsWatch) and the nation’s longest operating youth orches- tra, is holding its second and final round of auditions for its historic 100th season (2023 - 2024). The organization has open- ings for all orchestral instruments, espe- cially winds, brass, and percussion. New this year: FREE to apply! All application fees have been waived. When a musician successfully passes an audition, PYP will work with them to eliminate any barriers, whether through transportation, instrument rentals, tuition assistance, or any other financial support as needed. Since 1924, PYP has loved music and strived for musical excellence. From Beethoven to Amy Beach to John Williams, PYP loves the way that music makes people feel and how it brings com- munities together. Young musicians who PYP accepting new auditions in August for their centennial season and offering more financial aid than ever before. are excited to take their musicianship to music like I do now without PYP. PYP the next level are invited to join PYP and taught me how it feels to be included and meet friends from all over the region who to include others in my own life and in love music as much as they do! the orchestra.” “Some of my closest and dearest Every season is filled with one-of-a- friends have been made through my six kind collaborations, guest artists, and re- years at PYP,” said PYP double bass warding repertoire. In Season 100, musi- player Steven Walker. “I wouldn’t have cians will experience all of that and more! the appreciation and respect for classical Philharmonic Orchestra musicians will Adventist Health Portland All the care you need, right where you need it. Learn more at adventisthealth.org/portland or scan this QR code. go on an East Coast tour in March 2024. On that tour, they will be joined by the Grammy-nominated Imani Winds, who will also perform with them at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. All our ensem- bles will have the opportunity to perform world premieres, as well as fan favorites. Our string ensemble will also be collabo- rating with en Taiko (a music education program that focuses on the art of Taiko - a distinctive form of drumming that has its roots in ancient Japanese culture), on a new composition. “As a young kid, I always loved the idea of getting to work with others that have the same interest in music as me,” said PYP cellist Pearl Liao. “I’ve been with PYP since 2018 when I joined the string en- semble, and to make it to the 100th season makes everything so worth it,” said PYP cellist Pearl Liao. “Being a part of a group that is completing milestones together and making history is something unforgettable that I think every musician should be able to experience!” Auditions will take place in person at the PYP office in SW Portland on August 21- 25, 2023. Middle school aged musicians and younger are welcome and encouraged to send in their auditions via video. The fi- nal video submission deadline is 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
