The Selangor Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is composed of advanced young musicians, selected from applicants through informal auditions. Each week, members of the Selangor Symphony Youth Orchestra will be coached by the professional tutors. In addition, members will receive coaching and mentoring from guest conductors and soloists of SSO, and will have the opportunities to rehearse and perform side by side with SSO.
We welcome any players who play the violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, french horn, trumpet, trombone, harp to join us. The SSYO rehearses on every Saturday 2:30pm - 4:30pm, at Oasis Village in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. Our orchestra classes include the following programmes and activities:
Weekly Rehearsal:
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2:30pm - 3pm: Orchestra technique class (30 mins)
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3pm - 4:30pm: Orchestra rehearsal, sectional and/or full orchestra. (1.5 hour with break)
Annual Activities:
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Several concerts a year include our major concerts, local tour, perform in music festival, shopping mall concert, outreach concerts, and side-by-side performance with the SSO
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Participate in annual Music Camp
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Watch rehearsals of SSO
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Opportunities to be conducted by SSO guest conductors
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Participate in masterclasses coached by SSO guest soloists
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Special workshop on educational topics presented by scholars and renowned guest speakers