National Piano Playing Auditions (Piano Guild)
Noncompetitive national piano evaluations run by the American College of Musicians at hundreds of audition centers nationwide, giving students of any level yearly performance goals, feedback, and recognition.
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National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festivals
Annual noncompetitive performance festivals run by the National Federation of Music Clubs, where student musicians perform memorized pieces for a judge and earn ratings and recognition toward national awards.
Bay Area Music Project
Nonprofit music program offering ensemble-based instruction and performance opportunities for youth, focusing on orchestral and collaborative music in the Bay Area.
Jazzschool Youth Programs – California Jazz Conservatory
Year-round youth ensembles, teen vocal performance, and summer camps at the California Jazz Conservatory for middle and high school students.
San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO)
Highly competitive full symphony orchestra for advanced young musicians (12-20) from the greater Bay Area, rehearsing and performing at Davies Symphony Hall.
School of Rock Berkeley – Performance & Summer Camps
Band-based rock/pop performance program and summer camps where students rehearse in groups and perform live shows.
Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival (BAYOF)
Annual festival bringing together top regional youth orchestras (including SFSYO, Young People's Symphony Orchestra, etc.) for a combined concert at Davies Symphony Hall.