New York Youth Symphony

Mission

New York Youth Symphony's (NYYS) mission is to educate and inspire young musicians through exceptional ensemble training and performance opportunities. The NYYS is one of the most awarded youth programs of its kind in the nation, recognized for its innovative, educational programs for talented young musicians. Founded in 1963 as an orchestra to showcase the metropolitan area's most gifted musicians ages 12-22, its activities have since grown to encompass programs in chamber music, conducting, composition, jazz, and musical theater songwriting with performances at world class venues including Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Through its commissioning program, First Music, the NYYS has commissioned over 170 works from young composers since 1984.

New York NY | EIN: 13-6133041
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501(c)(3) organization
110 West 40th Street, Suite 1503,
New York NY 10018
https://www.nyys.org/
212-581-5933

New York Youth Symphony

Mission

New York Youth Symphony's (NYYS) mission is to educate and inspire young musicians through exceptional ensemble training and performance opportunities. The NYYS is one of the most awarded youth programs of its kind in the nation, recognized for its innovative, educational programs for talented young musicians. Founded in 1963 as an orchestra to showcase the metropolitan area's most gifted musicians ages 12-22, its activities have since grown to encompass programs in chamber music, conducting, composition, jazz, and musical theater songwriting with performances at world class venues including Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Through its commissioning program, First Music, the NYYS has commissioned over 170 works from young composers since 1984.

New York NY | EIN: 13-6133041
Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
110 West 40th Street, Suite 1503,
New York NY 10018
https://www.nyys.org/
212-581-5933

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

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