Fidalgo Youth Symphony and Mount Baker Youth Symphony

Northwest Youth Symphony Association

With four branches: Fidalgo, Mount Baker, Whidbey Island and Salish Youth Symphony rehearsing in Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Oak Harbor and Langley. Youth Musicians from Skagit, Whatcom, Island and Snohomish Counties

Four rehearsal locations:

Mission Statement

Northwest Youth Symphony Association promotes personal growth and self-esteem while teaching the values of teamwork and excellence, through preparation and performance of musical masterpieces.

Youth Musicians of varying skill levels from around Northwest Washington come together to present masterpieces of music. We truly enjoy presenting the works of our string, winds, brass and percussion members.

Our Board of Directors is committed to the enrichment and advancement of skilled young musicians. We encourage musicians of all ages from elementary school through age 24, from any county in the Northwest. Currently we serve students from up to 16 different school districts depending on the season.

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Four geographically distanced branches — Fidalgo Youth Symphony, (FYS) Mount Baker Youth Symphony, (MBYS), Whidbey Island Youth Symphony (WIYS) and Salish Youth Symphony (SYS) function under the non-profit umbrella organization of Northwest Youth Symphony Association (NYSA), which is a registered 501(c)3.

FYS, established in 1995, offers orchestral training and experience for talented young musicians in Northwest Washington. FYS rehearses weekly during the academic year on Thursday evenings in Mount Vernon and performs four Saturday concerts throughout the season.

MBYS, established in 1990, is a smaller satellite location for students who live further north. MBYS rehearses weekly on Monday evenings in Bellingham and joins FYS for the four concerts in Mount Vernon.

WIYS, established in 2023, is a mid-size satellite location for students who live on the north end of Whidbey Island. WIYS rehearses weekly in Oak Harbor on Monday evenings and join FYS and MBYS for the four concerts in Mount Vernon.

SYS, established in 2024, is our most recent addition for students who live on south Whidbey Island. SYS rehearses weekly in Langley, WA on Monday evenings and join FYS, MBYS and WIYS for the four concerts in Mount Vernon.

Northwest Youth Symphony Association

With four branches: Fidalgo, Mount Baker, Whidbey Island and Salish Youth Symphony rehearsing in Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Oak Harbor and Langley. Youth Musicians from Skagit, Whatcom, Island and Snohomish Counties

Four rehearsal locations:

Mission Statement

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Northwest Youth Symphony Association is made possible by the generous support of the following organizations

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