BYSO returns to Meydenbauer Center Theatre this wekeend for our Winter Concert Series! Come experience inspiring performances from our incredible students and one (or more) of our 5 concerts across 3 days. March 14 – 16. Click here for more info and to Purchase Tickets!

Registration for BYSO’s three Summer Camps is now open! Each of our three camps caters to different age groups and musical ability. Check out our Summer Music Page and find the perfect camp for your young musician. Last year’s camps reached enrollment capacity very quickly, so we recommend registering your student ASAP.

Registration for BYSO’s 2026-27 Season is now open! In-person auditions will take place June 8-13, 2026 and registration is open until May 25, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to make music with the Eastside’s largest music education program. Last year over 1,000 students registered for our auditions. More information about the audition process and requirements can be found on the AUDITIONS PAGE.

After a month away, BYSO is back for Winter Quarter! Rehearsals begin on January 5 & 6 and we can’t wait to make music with our students! Please check your ensemble page for rehearsal details and your email for access to music for Winter Quarter.

Tuition payments and financial aid requests are due by end of day today, December 29. Please make sure to submit your payments ASAP!

Please note that the BYSO Administrative Office is closed from the afternoon of 12/22 through 12/28 and from 12/31 – 1/1. We will be open for normal business hours on 12/29, 12/30, and 1/2.

A chamber ensemble comprised of students from Youth Symphony and Philharmonia will be performing at the Ahn Family Foundations annual holiday concert this evening at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood (6215 196th St. SW., Lynnwood). The Concert is at 7:30pm.

There are no regular rehearsals for BYSO until the first Monday and Tuesday of January. Enjoy your holiday season and we can’t wait to make music again with our students in 2026!

Join us at 3pm today at Benaroya Hall for the final concert in our Fall Concert Series. This is a rare opportunity to witness 7 of our ensembles in concert together. That’s over 375 students performing in one concert! For more information and to purchase tickets please visit:

https://www.seattlesymphony.org/en/benaroyahall/bh-calendar/2025-2026/26-byso-fallconcert

Due to popular demand, both of our concerts on Saturday are SOLD OUT! We are thrilled to have such a great turnout in support of our young musicians! Please note that this means we are no longer to issue any complimentary tickets or honor use of tickets from one concert for another.