Registration Instructions
Participation in Youth Symphony is limited to students who were placed in the ensemble during auditions. Parents/Guardians of 2026-27 Youth Symphony musicians should have received an email with registration instructions for your student.
If your student:
- Registered/Attended during the 2025-26 Season or 2026 Summer Camp: Please make sure to log in using the same credentials you used to create your original account.
- Did not register/attend in 2025-26 Season or 2026 Summer Camp: Please follow the registration instructions to create your account.
Regular registration deadline: 9-18-26
Late registration deadline: 10-5-26 (+$25 late registration fee; last date for students to join)
Registration Process. Registration is a 3-step process:
- Registration/Payment. Create your account, add the ensemble to the cart, complete any information needed and review/sign agreements, then check out.
- Pre-Season Questionnaire. A questionnaire will be emailed to the Parent/Guardian, which should be completed before the parent meeting.
- Parent Meeting. At least one Parent/Guardian is required to attend the Season Kickoff Meeting.
REQUIRED PARENT MEETING: 9-22-26 @ 6:30 PM (South Eugene High School • Choir Room)
About Youth Symphony
For decades, the Eugene-Springfield Youth Symphony (YS) has been a cornerstone of music education for young people, established in 1934 with a vision for the future. Today, it stands as one of the area’s leading youth orchestra programs. We bring together Lane County’s most talented student musicians, typically those in grades 9-12. However, we enthusiastically welcome musicians up to 21 years old who are looking to continue their musical journey. YS offers its members a professional-level orchestral experience, tackling major symphonies, concerti, and overtures, and performing with remarkable soloists in thrilling concerts.
Every year Youth Symphony partners with other esteemed music organizations in the area, offering our students unique performance opportunities. These collaborations include, but are not limited to, Opera is Instrumental with Eugene Opera and side-by-side concerts with the Oregon Mozart Players.
Youth Symphony is proudly led by Dr. David Jacobs, the Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Oregon. Dr. Jacobs brings tremendous professionalism and musicianship, elevating the orchestra to new levels of artistry and sophistication. For more about Dr. Jacobs, click here.
Program Eligibility
Joining Youth Symphony requires an audition, which takes place during the summer before the start of each season. We welcome dedicated student musicians proficient in the following instruments:
- Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
- Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
- Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
- Percussion
Class Schedules and Locations (2026-27 Season)
For the 2026-27 season, rehearsals will begin September 22nd. Rehearsals will be held every Tuesday from 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM in the band room at South Eugene High School (400 East 19th Avenue). Please enter via the SE parking lot entrance. Students are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure a prompt 6:45 PM start.
Important Dates:
March 14, 2027 3:00pm-5:00pm | Side x Side with Eugene Symphony
April 24, 2027 7:00pm-9:00pm | Open Air Side x Side with Oregon Mozart Players
A parent or guardian must report all absences and tardies by emailing your registrar. We require one week’s notice for planned absences. Remember to check the Google Calendar below for the latest rehearsal and concert updates.
Program Costs & Financial Assistance
- Registration Fee: $75
- Full Year Tuition for YS: $625 for the full season (September-May).
- ESYO Instrument Rentals: Students who need an instrument can rent one from ESYO for $15/month.
We are committed to making music accessible: Financial aid is available to any family based on income for tuition, instrument rentals, and/or private lessons. Financial aid applications can be found here.
ESYO is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to providing a welcoming, safe community for young musicians of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and abilities. Students will join other youth musicians from throughout the area to learn, grow, lead and PLAY!
