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.
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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.
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.
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Prestigious national award for pre-college classical musicians, providing up to $10,000 for music education and a chance to appear on From the Top.
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.
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.
California Alliance for Jazz – BAM Scholarship
Scholarship for young Black American jazz musicians residing in California, supporting private lessons or music programs; awards range from $500-$1,000.