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Northwest Youth Symphony Association

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

Six rehearsal locations:

  • Fidalgo Youth Symphony, Mount Vernon
  • Pilchuck Youth Symphony, Marysville
  • Mount Baker Youth Symphony, Bellingham
  • Kulshan Youth Symphony, Lynden
  • Whidbey Island Youth Symphony, Oak Harbor
  • Salish Youth Symphony, Langley
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About Us

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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Holiday Gems 2024

Northwest Youth Symphony Association Presents “Spring Gala: Melodious Ode to Spring”

Highlights from FYS/MBYS/WIYS “Stars of the Holidays” Christmas Concert 2023

Highlights from FYS/MBYS/WIYS “Chasing Excellence” Fall Concert 2023

Stay tuned as we continue to add new photos and videos to this page! Please check back! Click on any image below to enlarge.

Six geographically distanced branches — Fidalgo Youth Symphony (FYS), Pilchuk Youth Symphony (PYS), Mount Baker Youth Symphony (MBYS), North Whatcom Youth Symphony ( YS), 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 is made possible by the generous support of the following organizations

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Contact Us

  • PO Box 692 Mount Vernon, WA 98273
  • Mon – Sun 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Auditions and Registration Dates

 

Fidalgo Youth Symphony

  • FYS  September 4, Audition/Registration 5:00-6:30pm & 1st Rehearsal 5:30-8:30pm 
  • Location: 1607 E Division St, Mt Vernon

 

Whidbey Island Youth Symphony

  • WIYS  September 8, Audition/Registration 6:00-7:30pm & 1st Rehearsal 7:30-9:00pm
  • Location: 1253 NW 2nd Ave, Oak Harbor

 

Salish Youth Symphony

  • SYS  September 8 Audition/Registration 5:00-6:00pm & 1st Rehearsal 6:00-8:00pm
  • Location: 804 Third St, Langley

 

Pilchuck Youth Symphony

  • PYS  September 11 Audition/Registration 5:00-6:00pm & 1st Rehearsal 6:00-8:00
  • Location: 12012 51st Ave NE, Marysville

 

Mount Baker Youth Symphony

  • MBYS  September 15 Audition/Registration 5:30-6:30pm, Rehearsal 6:30-8:45pm
  • Location: 119 Texas St, Bellingham

 

Kulshan Youth Symphony

  • KYS  September 15 Audition/Registration 5:45-6:30pm & 1st Rehearsal 6:30-7:30PM
  • Location: 8750 Line Rd, Lynden